Shipping Warehouse Assistant - 100% Employer Paid Health and Dental

Mill Lane, Waconia MN

Description

BENEFITS: *100% Employer Paid Health and Dental Insurance for Employee after 60 Days *401K With Employer Match *Three Weeks Paid Time Off in Year One *Flexible Day Time Schedule Job Summary Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, performs duties related to receiving and shipping merchandise in a small distribution center. Verifies merchandise and organizes its distribution. Picks & packs orders and prepares related documents and labels. Maintains an orderly and efficient warehouse area. Responsibilities and Duties Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Receives merchandise. Checks and signs delivery slips. Assists with unloading as necessary. Unpacks merchandise. Verifies the quality and quantity of items against supporting documents. Accepts or returns merchandise according to established procedures. Affixes labels and security tags as necessary. • Ship merchandise. Pick or pour liquid product and pack for safe shipment. • Complete shipping documents and labels. • Uses shipping software to track outstanding orders requiring fulfillment and ensure all necessary information is provided to complete the shipment. • Completes forms, prepares documents and maintains files. • Organizes distribution and shipping of merchandise. Makes necessary verification against documents, prepares the merchandise and moves to the appropriate area. • Contacts resource people for various information. Contacts transport companies and suppliers in order to expedite, trace or return merchandise that does not conform to specifications or purchase orders. • Participates in taking inventory. Maintains warehouse area, organizes and places stock on shelves. Ensures area is secure at all times. • Operate forklift and pallet jack. Qualifications and Skills To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: • Previous forklift operation. Forklift certification is preferred. • Computer skills including email and online form/order completion. • Attention to detail: Performs tasks conscientiously and effectively. • Reliability: Reports to work on time. Conscientiously performs assigned duties. • Teamwork: Share their experience and knowledge with their colleagues in order to improve the overall performance of the team and company. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: • High School Degree or equivalent. • Experience in shipping/receiving, Distribution center, logistics and/or parcel and LTL shipments a plus. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 lbs.