Shipping Assistant I

AZEK Exteriors; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 25,571 - 36,420; Full time

Job summary

AZEK Exteriors in Scranton, PA is seeking a Shipping Assistant to support daily logistics operations. The role involves labeling, packing, loading with a forklift, inventory control, and using the WMS to process sales orders.

You will work Monday through Friday from 2:30pm to 11:00pm, with a focus on accuracy, reliability, and safety. Prior forklift experience and ability to follow SOPs are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a forklift and handle packing duties.
• Accurate counting and labeling of products and materials.
• Capable of maintaining inventory and completing records in the WMS.

Responsibilities

• Affix labels on skids or products to identify shipping information.
• Measure and count products and materials.
• Examine and inspect skids, materials, and products to ensure packing specs are met.
• Verify shipping information against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records.
• Load and unload trucks with a forklift or hand truck.
• Perform housekeeping to keep the work area clean.
• Receive returned product and inspect for completeness.
• Maintain inventory on products, wraps and pallets.
• Assist with training of new employees.
• Perform preventive maintenance on forklifts and equipment as required.
• Execute picking and shipping of all Sales Orders using the WMS.
• Tarp loads as needed and communicate daily issues to departments.
• Follow plant safety procedures and company policies.
• Ship finished goods from production to finished goods yard in the WMS.
• Perform other duties when assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shipping & receiving

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Accountability

Communication

Reliability

Under pressure

Safety procedures

Tools

WMS

Job description

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

$22.50

2:30pm-11:00pm Monday-Friday.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Affix labels on skids or products to identify shipping information.
• Measure and count products and materials.
• Examine and inspect skids, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met.
• Verify shipping information against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records. Complete specific forms and records when required.
• Load and unload trucks with a forklift,hand truck to transport products to the proper designated area.
• Perform housekeeping duties to ensure cleanliness of work area.
• Receive returned product from customers. Responsible for examining returned product to ensure all items are in intact.
• Maintain inventory on products, wraps and pallets.
• Assist with training of new employees.
• Perform preventive maintenance and general maintenance on forklifts, sweepers, etc. as required.
• Execute the picking and shipping (delivery) of all Sales Orders using the WMS. Performing the delivery procedure according the SOP.
• The shipping assistant will be responsible for tarping loads as needed.
• Communicate daily issues and pertinent information to appropriate departments when needed.
• Follow all plant safety procedures in order to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.
• Understand and follow all company policies, practices and procedures.
• Shipping assistant will be responsible for transferring finished goods from the production end of the facility to the finished goods yard physically and in the WMS system.
• Perform other duties when assigned.

Position Qualifications

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ambition - The drive to achieve personal advancement.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.