Shipping assistant job description

Pay: $22-$23/hr. DOE

Shift: 8AM-4:30PM, Monday- Friday

This company makes airflow measurement products for commercial HVAC customers!

They are currently hiring a Crate Builder to assist their Shipping department. They will work under a lead, to help him build wooden crates for large shipments and pack shipments in boxes for shipping.

DAY IN THE LIFE:

Each morning, their lead will tell them what they need to get done (ex: I need 4 crates built before noon). That will dictate their day.

The mornings are typically spent building the crates. This involves measuring the item they are shipping and entering the dimensions into a computer program that then tells you exactly how many pieces of wood you need to cut, and the length. They also will read off blueprints to build the crates. They then use a tape measure to measure out the dimensions. After that, they cut the wood with a panel saw and/or a radial arm saw. From there, they will use a forklift, hoist or buddy lift the item into the crate. Their supervisor will print out the shipping information and take it from there.

The Crates can be anywhere from 4 ft. x 3 ft. to as large as 12 ft. long/wide. They can weigh up to 2 tons. However, there is not a lot of lifting in this job, they are very aware of ergonomics. But they are on their feet 8 hours/day moving.

The 2nd half of their day is spent packaging smaller items into boxes and pulling items off shelves to be shipped.

The lead Peter is really nice and easy to work with. He came through Aerotek as a temp and was converted!

This job is pretty repetitive once you get the hang of it. Once they are trained, they will work pretty independently and own their part of the department.

End of month tends to be very busy for them as they try to get orders out. Expect work to pick up and to work OT!

Skills:

hand tool, heavy lifting, forklift, saw operation, blueprint reading, carpentry

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Help with all shipping and receiving as it relates with tools, equipment, warehouse materials and shop fabricated materials. Responsible for the up-keep of delivery vehicles, tie-down equipment, and material storage areas.
Principal Accountabilities:
Assist unpacking/unloading and checks in all truck and UPS shipments.


Operates forklift to unload and load a verity of tool and equipment.


Assist pre-trip inspection to assure all delivery vehicles are safe to drive and roadworthy. Ensures they have appropriate type and quantity of tie-down equipment to properly secure shipment.


Help keep a well-organized warehouse and yard facility. Makes sure all material stored outdoors are appropriately protected from the elements.


Pulls material from inventory to fill contract material requests, stocking of incoming material, inspection/ tracking of all major tools/equipment in computer system.


Performs additional duties as assigned by supervisor.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Strong mechanical aptitude with basic math skills with a high school diploma or GED.


Knowledge of basic tools and equipment.


Ability to drive forklift to load and unload freight from delivery trucks.


Good verbal communication skills.


Basic personal computer skills.


Scope Data (budget accountability, operating revenues, organizational unit responsibility, number of employees supervised, other pertinent numeric data):
Works and interacts in team environment with approximately 10 - 15 personnel.


Responsible for handling of inventory and equipment.


Description of physical working environment:


Delivers and unloads on field construction sites in all kinds of weather.


Ability to climb up and down ladders and steps is required.


Job requires continuous standing and walking in the warehouse. Requires lifting materials up to 75 lbs on a regular basis and frequent twisting, bending and turning.
Hooper is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. This company considers candidates regardless of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Job Responsibilities

* Medium to Heavy building maintenance functions (i.e., maintaining lights, ballasts, lens covers, plumbing, gutters, etc.).
* Trash and garbage collection
* Light to Medium carpentry projects.
* Process office mail including pickup, receive, distribute, meter postage properly and post outgoing mail.
* Shipping and receiving functions that include driving a forklift.
* Stock and pick spare parts and literature inventory.
* Preparation, shipping of industry show booth displays, materials, etc.
* Mix and handle hazardous chemicals (acids, bases, etc.) for Quality Control Supplies.
* Process and ship customer orders using computerized inventory and shipping systems.
* Assist with inventory management/control.
* Contribute to other related projects and plans not specifically noted but necessary to obtain the objectives of Osmose, Inc. as directed by supervisors.
* Manage corporate and personal expenses and expenditures prudently in accordance with corporate, division, or management guidelines or directives.
* Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

* High school graduate or equivalent.
* Ability to effectively work with, and maintain the confidentiality of, sensitive materials and information.
* Willingness to work non-standard hours and travel overnight as necessary to achieve desired results or as requested by management.
* To always demonstrate a cheerful, helpful and cooperative attitude towards customers and fellow employees.
* Maintain a valid state driver's license.
* Comply with all corporate policies and be sure the company's recommendations, designs and practices (including environmental and engineering) are in compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations.
* Be capable of effectively communicating in writing or speaking to various industry, customer, or employee groups.
* Agree to and sign and comply with all corporate non-compete and secrecy agreements.
* Knowledge of Windows NT/2000, Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft applications, and UPS computer software.
* Ability to meet deadlines, good organizational and follow-up skills, be detail oriented and able to handle multiple tasks.
* Ability to be forklift certified.

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.