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Example shipping support requirements on a job description

Shipping support requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in shipping support job postings.
Sample shipping support requirements
  • Proficient in shipping software and platforms
  • Knowledge of shipping regulations and compliance
  • Ability to perform data entry and analyze data
  • Strong math and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with shipping documentation preparation
Sample required shipping support soft skills
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks

Shipping support job description example 1

Clearwater Paper shipping support job description

Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE: CLW) is a $1.8B manufacturer of quality consumer tissue, away from home tissue, parent roll tissue, bleached paperboard and pulp at its 13 manufacturing and converting locations across the nation. Working at Clearwater Paper provides an opportunity to enrich your career through challenging and meaningful work and ongoing training and development-all in a supportive environment. We know our success depends on your success.

Our Lewiston, ID location is unique as it is Clearwater Paper's only manufacturing location that produces both high quality paperboard products for our Paperboard Division as well as private label tissue products for our Consumer Products Division. The Utility is the entry level position in the Plant Support and Shipping areas of both Lewiston divisions. In this position, the Utility is responsible for a variety of tasks including assisting other Operators as needed and learning all operations within their department. The Utility also assists in different areas to fill in during time off vacancies.
Starting Pay: $20.00

Pay after 90 days: $23.69

+ + Operate forklift/clamp truck in a safe and efficient manner, following all workplace safety guidelines

+ Assist in all areas of the designated department (Plant Support or Shipping)

+ Fill in as needed due to time off vacancies

+ Move material and load equipment

+ Conduct minor maintenance activities

+ Conduct routine inspections of equipment in areas of responsibility based on preventative maintenance routes/check sheets/frequencies

+ Attend and apply training provided by the Company, both job and department specific.

+ Hold self and others to high level of safety standards, ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld and safety rules are followed (lockout/tagout procedures, appropriate PPE, safe driving practices, etc.)

+ Participate as needed in safety incidents and help investigate root cause

+ Maintain a clean working environment by complying with procedures and housekeeping responsibilities

Required education and related experience:

+ High school diploma or GED certificate

+ Minimum of two years continuous work experience in a manufacturing, production, industrial, or labor intensive work environment

+ Prior experience working shift work (days, swing, graveyard) preferred

+ Forklift/Clamp truck certification preferred

+ OSHA Safety training preferred

Familiar with Microsoft Office: Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc. and able to learn new computer programs Skills and Abilities (technical/professional skills, expertise and qualifications):

+ Able to understand and apply manufacturing safety procedures (lockout/tagout, confine spaces, personal protective equipment, etc.)

+ Must be able to handle the rigors of an industrial environment including temperature extremes, noisy environments and heavy lifting

+ Demonstrated ability to be an effective team player

+ Good communication skills

+ Must be able to work rotating 12-hour shift schedules that include nights, weekends and holidays.

· Able to work in a physically demanding environment including temperature extremes, loud noise, avoiding slipping, tripping, and falling hazards

· Physically capable of manual labor that includes bending, walking, sitting, and climbing in and around machinery and equipment for entire 12-hour shift

· Able to lift, up to 40 lbs frequently, between 40 and 50 lbs occasionally, over 50 lbs minimally. When lifting 50 lbs and above, Operator will use team lifting and overhead crane assistance.

· Work environment includes exposure to compressed air, steam, lubrication oil, dust, and hydraulic fluid.

· Able to wear and comply with all personal protective equipment (Eye and ear protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)

Req No.: 2022-5575

Street: 803 Mill Road
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Updated March 14, 2024

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