The Shipping Specialist will perform safe and efficient picking, preparation, packaging, and transportation of products for customer shipments. Shift:  Monday - Friday, 10a - 6pEssential Functions/ResponsibilitiesExpeditiously transport products:To/from worksite or shipping areas using material handling equipment.Load and unload materials onto or from trucks, pallets, trays, racks, and shelves. Assist outside truckers to properly load cargo.Accurately examine job packet, order information and shipping documents to ensure:Items are prepped properly for cargo through inspection, weighing, measuring, and counting.Package parts for shipment are securely stored using a variety of different types of packaging.Package is verified, complete and meets company quality standards.Count and part number of items are verified prior to packaging.Incoming and outgoing freight is verified and documented against packing list/bills of lading.Incoming and outgoing warehouse parts are subject to a visual quality check.Efficiently build pallets and crates using hand and power tools as needed for specific orders ensuring wrap and label for packages are correct as indicated on the work order.Accurately maintain inventory levels by transferring products in real time, and as needed, using the bar code scanning system.Maintain timely communication with the Warehouse Supervisor to advise of changes to expectations that affect order commitments.Safely operate fork trucks, overhead crane, electric pallet jack and other industrial vehicles for which training has been completed and qualification achieved and maintained.Work safely; operate tools and equipment as instructed and only as intended by the manufacturer. Ensure tools and other items are safely and properly stored.Maintain a clean and organized work area.  Perform housekeeping tasks regularly ensuring proper storage of department supplies.
