Shipping Technician

Honeycomb Company of America, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeycomb Company of America is seeking a shipping/packaging associate in Sarasota, FL. You will move parts between Prep and Shipping, determine packaging dimensions, and cut materials with industrial saws and drills.

You will label shipments, ensure correct carriers, and communicate with drivers for signatures and tracking labels. The role emphasizes meticulous labeling, safe procedures, and a clean, organized workspace with ongoing tool maintenance and adherence to 5S/FOD programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school education and 6 months prior experience preferred in shipping.
• Forklift experience a plus, but not required (training provided).
• Must be able to read a tape measure and operate a band saw, table saw, and power drill.
• Must have a good command of the English language, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Transport parts from Final Prep to Shipping for packaging.
• Establish weight and dimensions to build the box/crate.
• Cut various wood, cardboard, and foam with industrial saws and drills.
• Label and document boxes with packing slips and bill of lading as needed.
• Prepare shipments to be loaded on a truck with correct carrier.
• Communicate with delivery drivers; obtain signatures and tracking labels.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe workspace and stock materials.
• Perform daily and weekly preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Lead in maintaining 5S and FOD programs in the work area.

Skills

English language

Read tape measure

Basic carpentry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Band saw

Table saw

Power drill

Forklift experience

Job description

• Transportparts from Final Prep Department to Shipping Department for packaging.

2.Establish the weight & dimensions to build thebox/crate required.

3.Handle and cut to size several different typesof wood, cardboard, and foam using industrial saws, drills, knives, and othertools.

4.Maintain close attention to detail when markingboxes/crates with identification, labels, packing slips, etc. as well asensuring each package is securely closed and will not result in lost or damagedgoods during shipping.

5.Work closely with the Department Supervisor toreceive and submit shipment documentation.

6.Document verification & ensure accuracy ofthe following:

a.Bill of Lading

b.Shipping Labels

c.Packing Slips

d.Buy Off

7.Prepare packaged shipments (boxes/crates/pallets)to be ready to load on truck.

8.Ensure the correct packages are shipped with thecorrect carrier: i.e. FedEx, UPS, Estes, etc.

9.Effectively communicate with delivery driversand obtain signature, date of pick up and tracking label required on the Billof Lading.

10.Meticulous detail in cleaning as you go, keepingthe workplace clean, organized, and safe, as well as properly stocked materialson hand at all times.

11.Perform daily & weekly preventativemaintenance on tools and equipment used in packaging, including saws andstaplers to ensure good operation and reduce down times during peak production times.

12.Be a leader in maintaining a clean and veryorganized work area; comply with company 5S and Foreign Object Debris (FOD)programs.

Education andExperience

• Minimum of high school education and 6 monthsprior experience preferred in shipping.

• Forklift experience a plus, but not required (trainingprovided)

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be able to follow established writtenmethods and procedures, training will be provided.

• General basic carpentry skills required.

• Must be able to read a tape measure and operatea band saw, table saw, and power drill.

• Must have a good command of the Englishlanguage, both verbal and written.

Physical Demands

• Medium to heavy lifting (ranges from 10 lbs. to100 lbs.)

• Must be able to stand, bend, and walk frequently

• Regularly required to stand and reach at tables.

PersonalProtective Equipment

• Safety glasses (mandatory)

• Protective gloves when handling certain tools exceptfor power saw

• Factory setting (not air conditioned)

**Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Honeycomb Company of America (HCOA) is an EqualOpportunity and Affindeative Action Employer encouraging diversity in theworkplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, nationalorigin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, familyresponsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or militarystatus, other categories protected by federal, state, or local law, andregardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals withdisabilities. Additionally, HCOA will take actionto employ, advance in employment and treat qualified Vietnam-era veterans anddisabled veterans without discrimination in all employment practices.

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