SHIPPING ASSOCIATE

Prepare orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; building crates; packing boxes; load trucks for delivery. Maintain excellent service by following organization standards of quality, and national standards of shipping best-practices. Performs repetitive operations

Perform shipping functions to pack and ship final products, using hand or power tools, in order to meet daily shipping objectives.
Perform a wide array of carpenter-related skills and tasks to properly and timely pack final products and ship items securely and effectively to minimize breakage.
Fill all customer orders with accuracy and timeliness.
Document, record, and photograph final shipment contents and quality prior to loading it on trucks.
Coordinate with all departments to fulfill specific and ongoing inventory and shipping needs.
Build and wrap pallets for secure shipment and/or storage.
Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the Lead, or Production Manager.
Ensure a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, packing area, and workstations neat; maintaining clean shipping supply area; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Required to follow all company Safety Rules and Procedures. (including but not limited to PPE)
Required to maintain consistent and acceptable attendance according to the assigned schedule provided by the manager as well as the Team Member Handbook.
Meet departmental goals and defined key performance indicators (KPIs).
Other duties as assigned.

High school Diploma/GED preferred. Less than high school education may be accepted.
A minimum of 1+ years of experience in a distribution or warehousing environment with prior knowledge in packaging and shipping standards.
Ability to lift up to 80 lbs required.
Previous knowledge of tape measure, math and use of hand or power tools required.
Experience using a forklift and pallet jack preferred.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and complete a wide variety of carpentry and shipping tasks.
Ability to work mandatory overtime and weekends required.
Must have a reliable method of transportation to/from the facility.

Strong quality orientation in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a task as well as handle multiple priorities and adapt to changing situations.
Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions.
Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Ability to read, speak, and understand shipping documents in English.
Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
Ability to assist in a team lift in excess of 80 lbs of raw and finished materials.
Ability to pull or push the Q-System non-driven trolleys to transport pre-cut and finished materials throughout the facility.
Possesses the ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to work collaboratively and well with teammates.