Shipping

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of this position is to perform quality assurance checks on all packages and to sort and palletize packages in preparation for shipment. The secondary responsibility of this position is to void fill and tape packages for shipment and handle packages that require special packaging.

REGULAR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary Duties:

Examines all outbound orders to ensure they are packaged properly and have the required labels affixed properly.

Verifies that there are no limited quantity labels on air packages or trailers.

Returns packages that do not pass inspection to wrapper and explains the corrective action required.

Ensures the accuracy of auto sorted packages by method of shipments. Shrink wraps the pallets for preparation of shipment, when applicable.

Tests packages to ensure the void space was adequately filled.

Loads trucks with merchandise for shipment in an organized manner.

Ensures all packages are properly sealed.

Operates powered equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, in a safe manner.

Secondary Duties:

Fills packages with the appropriate amount of void fill to ensure the package content will not be damaged during transport and secures package with tape.

Assists with organizing and cleaning the warehouse by gathering totes and moving them back to conveyor start.

Constructs boxes and stocks the invoicing stations throughout the shift.

Assists with other warehouse functions, as needed.

Assists in taking inventory on a bi-monthly basis or as needed.

EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED: None

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Quality Assurance associate must be able to work quickly and accurately. A strong attention to detail and basic math skills are required. This position requires a person to use sound judgment in making decisions. This individual must be able to follow directions, effectively communicate with others and be able to read and write. This position requires a person to be on their feet working in a fast paced warehouse environment throughout day.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this position, the associate is regularly required to talk and hear. The associate is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to move at a fast pace throughout the warehouse. The associate is also required to stand, climb or balance, stoop and kneel. The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds is required. Specific vision ability required include, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Normal hearing is required.

The physical demands of this job are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.