JOB STEP
Journeyman- At least 4 years of documented field experience in chosen craft discipline and have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation and plan and perform work activities alone.
SUMMARY
Receives shipments and prepares items for shipment

RESPONSIBLITIES
- Assembles orders and prepares shipments.
- Records shipment data, including weight, charges, and space availability.
- Loads and unloads trucks.
- May complete shipping and receiving reports.
- Verifies quantity, quality, labeling, and addressing of products and items of merchandise ready for shipment.
- Compares items packed with customer's order and other identifying data.
- Counts, measures, or weighs articles to verify contents of shipments against bills of lading, invoices, or storage receipts.
- May examine articles for defects and sort articles according to extent of defect. Reports damages and discrepancies.
- May attach identification data onto article. May record factors causing goods to be returned.
- Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment. Performs other duties and activities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
May require a high school diploma or its equivalent. May require previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Strength
a. Standing C
Walking C
Sitting O

b. Lifting (lbs)
- 0-10 C
- 10-25 F
- 25-50 O
Carrying (lbs)
- 0-10 C
- 10-25 F
- 25-50 O

c. Pushing O
Pulling O

2. Climbing O
Balancing O

3. Bending F
Stooping F
Kneeling F

4. Crouching F
Crawling F

5. Reaching F
Handling F
Fingering F
Feeling F

6. Vision C
Hearing C

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

NP Not Present
O Occasionally (0-33%)
Frequently (34-66%)
Constantly (67-100%)
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Qualifications

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Effective written and verbal communication
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Safety-conscious mindset

Core Responsibilities

Prepare, verify, and process outbound shipments accurately and on time
Package materials according to shipping standards and customer requirements
Generate and review shipping documentation (BOLs, packing lists, invoices)
Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, and internal logistics teams
Track shipments and resolve delivery issues or discrepancies
Enter shipping transactions into ERP or logistics systems
Ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements
Maintain organized shipping records and documentation
Support inventory accuracy through physical checks and system updates

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