Shipping Associate Job Description
Shipping associate
provides orientation, coaching and training to assigned personnel on department processes and systems to include SAP, SCALE and warehouse automation.
Shipping Associate Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective shipping associate job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included shipping associate job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Work closely with warehouse personnel to maintain knowledge of their system
Following detailed instructions to accurately prep boxes for shipment
Working well with others to efficiently put orders together
Taping boxes/ placing labels
Loading merchandise according to the department/company standards for utility handling
Inspects materials, products, containers, and manifests in the shipping process § Other duties may be assigned
Under general supervision, transport product using hand carts, pallet jacks, etc
Shipping and receiving all packages, including accepting and signing for deliveries from distributors, organizing and planning outbound orders
Maintaining store room inventory and organization, including sorting materials according to characteristics such as size, type, style, and product code under FIFO (First-In-First-Out) procedures
Scan packages and process shipments
Shipping Associate Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Shipping Associate
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: PIT, LMI
Education for Shipping Associate
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the shipping associate job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in General Education, Education, Supervision, Business, Engineering, Technical, Associates, Economics, Medical, Manufacturing
Skills for Shipping Associate
Desired skills for shipping associate include:
Print bills of lading
WMS systems to research inventory
Equivalent
PKMS
Warehouse Management Systems
JDE and other computer systems
MS Word
Their system
Costs
Production processes
Desired experience for shipping associate includes:
Transfer incoming receipts to appropriate departments for processing
Ensure correct shipment of all orders, domestic, international and hazardous material orders
Associates Degree or Commensurate Experience
Attention Detail
Proficient skills in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to physically pick up and move products up to 10 hours a day
Shipping Associate Examples
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Shipping Associate Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a shipping associate. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for shipping associate
- Work overtime and adjust to schedule changes as needed
- Ship raw materials
- Count, sort and inspect all inbound freight to ensure that freight delivered corresponds in type, count and quality to that specified on the delivery receipt and purchase order
- Label all inbound freight clearly with item numbers, hazards tags, as required
- Perform all necessary mainframe computer transactions related to receiving, returned goods, rejected material
- Package kits (fold kit boxes, apply kit label, put tubes into kit box)
- Print, fold, and organize manuals
- Help to maintain the organization of the Order Fulfillment area
- Organize and file physical Sales Orders (with written lot numbers) for backup reference
- Help to maintain the organization of all Fulfillment and Shipping freezers/fridges
Qualifications for shipping associate
- Ability to read operating instructions
- Accurately read a tape measure
- Effectively communicate in English (read, speak and understand)
- Work independently in a fast-paced team environment
- Lift up to 30 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs rarely
- Walk, stand, bend, squat, sit, twist/turn, reach overhead and grasp tools as necessary
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of shipping associate. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for shipping associate
- Print and attach shipping labels to shipping boxes
- Prepare stock and floor orders for shipment by checking for proper description of product, lot numbers, and recording specified amounts on the pack slip by using the computer
- Work with FedEx and UPS systems
- Complete quality work at accepted department/production determined rates
- Performs work in compliance with Cook Quality Policy Manual
- Accurately sort tubes from product into orders
- Accurately send out any non-production items, as requested
- Applying correct care and attention when dealing with hazardous materials
- Act as back-up for warehousing personnel
- Any other shipping and warehousing duties as required
Qualifications for shipping associate
- Demonstrated Computer Skills (MS Office, Excel)
- Lift and move objects and load/unload delivery trucks
- Ability to work in hot, wet and/or cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC)
- Ability to stand up to 8 hours
- Will be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2 and moving production lines/equipment
- May roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.)
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Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a shipping associate. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for shipping associate
- Make labels for each order and leave order and labels with pallet for final check
- Properly band, wrap and label finished pallets
- Recycle materials and keep area clean
- May be required to work in other departments at times
- Perform other tasks as requested by the supervisor
- Pull and stage orders
- Assist with receiving and unload incoming material
- Assist with inventory organization and counts
- Follow plant rules
- Perform additional duties as directed by supervision
Qualifications for shipping associate
- Knowledge of product use and operation
- Ability to understand shipping documents
- Meet NMD physical requirements of standing, bending, lifting, climbing stairs
- Continuous/frequent climbing of stairs with loads up to 50lbs
- Be able to work foot control and fine work with hands and fingers for the entire shift
- High school graduate with nominal experience with computers
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Shipping Associate Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of shipping associate. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for shipping associate
- Maintain shipping information and files, including working copies of certificates of analysis
- Completed orders are packaged in containers conforming to current regulations
- Boxes all outgoing customer orders and repairs
- Collects, tracks and sends all outgoing Federal Express shipments daily
- Coordinates SRO shipments with Service personnel
- Prepares domestic and international shipments in accordance with the shipping requirements and specifications determined by the Shipping Supervisor or Senior International Shipping Associate
- Perform cycle counting duties as required
- Conform to GMP regulations
- Continuous improvement thinking to improve work area, lower cost and improve customer service
- Responsible for following safety requirements by wearing required personal protective equipment and identifying and eliminating unsafe acts and conditions in the work place
Qualifications for shipping associate
- Requires continuous walking or standing for shift periods of 8 or more hours
- Ability to use a hand-held RF unit
- Ability to use hand pallet jack to move pallets
- Foklift driving experience is a plus
- Of 20-30 lbs, occasional lifting/moving of 50 lbs
- Works well on their own and with others
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Shipping Associate Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of shipping associate. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for shipping associate
- Process return shipments according to company procedure
- Operate Fork Lift to load and unload freight, move containers around the warehouse
- Confirm incoming material against paperwork
- Confirm of orders
- Load truck shipments
- Ability to navigate and follow instructions through WMS (Warehouse Management System)
- Perform all required equipment preventive maintenance
- Bulk pulling
- Sort product accurately
- Stack/ Palletize Product
Qualifications for shipping associate
- Ability to lift 20-50 lbs and be on feet all day
- Ability to follow directions with a minimum of supervision
- Domestic shipping experience
- International shipping experience an advantage
- Detail-oriented and accurate worker
- Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office Suite