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Shipping technician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in shipping technician job postings.
Sample shipping technician requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Strong knowledge of shipping processes.
  • Proficiency with shipping software.
  • Ability to lift heavy packages.
  • Familiarity with warehouse operations.
Sample required shipping technician soft skills
  • Excellent organizational abilities.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Excellent customer service skills.

Shipping technician job description example 1

FLSmidth Inc shipping technician job description

Discover your potential

Do you have the drive to create, innovate and develop sustainable solutions for the mining and cement industries, taking on some of the world's biggest challenges? If yes, you will fit right into our culture. We count on people who are agile, challenge conventions, and drive success for us and our customers. We want passionate employees who excel in collaboration. Together we carry forward a brand of excellence and a safe industry for employees and customers. We contribute to a better future, while our global career opportunities enable you to discover your potential.

* $1,000 Sign On Bonus*

FLSmidth Inc is hiring a 2nd shift Shipping Technician for the Pekin Illinois facility!

Your Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

* Prepare orders for shipment by performing the following duties.
* Ability to work in a safe manner in accordance to all safety policies.
* Operate Gas and Electric lift trucks, overhead cranes, saws, nail guns, screw guns, banding equipment, and other equipment as needed.
* Construct packaging and secure product in wooden crates or cardboard containers
* Apply shipping markings on packed cartons by stenciling, writing, or applying labels on cartons.
* Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
* Load trucks, flatbeds, and containers.
* Maintain a clean and organized area.

What you bring

* Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety
* Previous construction experience preferred
* Ability to read / write and interpret documents
* Ability to perform a variety of clerical functions and do basic math
* Computer skills
* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks
* Ability to be on feet for long periods
* High school degree or equivalent
* Working knowledge of safety protocols

Physical Demands

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, walk and reach with hands and arms, and must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Other details

The employee is typically exposed to indoor working conditions, and occasionally outside weather conditions, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

* 2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday (9 hour shifts); Friday (4 hour shift); and overtime as required

What we offer

* Competitive pay and benefits (Starting $19 - $25/hr dependent on experience); 8% shift differential for 2nd & 3rd shift positions

* Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan allowing accrual and use of PTO effective upon date of hire

* Clean and safe work environment

* Matching 401K

FLSmidth Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries - for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers
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Shipping technician job description example 2

Select Sires shipping technician job description

Select Sires, Inc. seeks individuals to join our team as a Shipping Technician . This hourly, non-exempt position is located at our Plain City, OH facility and reports to the Shipping Coordinator. The starting wage for a Shipping Technician is $16.50 per hour.

Specific duties and responsibilities of a Shipping Technician include, but are not limited to,

  • Serve as a positive representation of the Select Sires, Inc. Mission: To enhance the productivity and profitability of dairy and beef producers, Select Sires is committed to be the premier provider of highly fertile, superior genetics accompanied by effective reproductive- and herd-management products and services.
  • From distribution requests – Accurately package bovine semen orders in designated shipping containers
  • Process shipping paperwork
  • Update inventory using proprietary software
  • Move product to appropriate storage location
  • Maintain liquid nitrogen levels in storage tanks and shipping containers
  • Move large inventory tanks
  • Assemble goblets and prepare canes with ID tags
  • Detect and report defective material or questionable conditions to the shipping supervisor
  • Maintain work area and equipment in clean, orderly condition
  • Follow prescribed protocols and safety regulations

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 am – 3:00 pm. Work schedules and duties are subject to change to meet departmental needs.


COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYEE GROWTH AND SUCCESS

Select Sires is a team-oriented atmosphere, encouraging employees to take greater responsibility for their careers to grow both personally and professionally.

  • Select Sires offers employees competitive compensation packages that include flexible benefits,
  • Professional development though mentoring and internal and external training,
  • Advancement opportunities through career planning,
  • A culture instilled by a commitment to excellence, a passion for customer success and high ethical standards,
  • Focus that includes work/life balance,
  • Community oriented mindset as a major contributor to local organizations and events

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 am – 3:00 pm. Work schedules and duties are subject to change to meet departmental needs.


Select Sires offers a comprehensive benefits package to include Paid Time Off, 401(K) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Legal Plans, Employer-Paid Life, and Accidental Death Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Tuition Reimbursement. The starting wage for this position is $16.50 per hour.

Requirements:

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Great verbal and written English communication skills.
  • ·Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • ·Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Capability to prioritize tasks.
  • Capacity to function well in a high-paced environment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Reliable means of transportation to report to work on-time

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to constantly stand/walk (6 – 8 hours)
  • Ability to frequently bend/stoop (3 – 6 hours)
  • Ability to occasionally squat/kneel (1 – 3 hours)
  • Ability to seldom (0 – 1 hours) sit, climb stairs, twist, floor lift (0-17) 51 lbs. – 100 lbs., knee lift (18-29) 21 lbs. – 50 lbs., waist lift (30-36) 21 lbs. – 50 lbs., push/pull > 100lbs, carry 21 lbs. – 50 lbs.
Select Sires, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. All applicants will be given full consideration but are not guaranteed an interview.

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Shipping technician job description example 3

Octapharma Plasma shipping technician job description

GENERAL DONOR CENTER - ENTRY-LEVEL

Want to Expand

your career-development potential,

your ability to help donors and patients,

and your access to professional opportunities?

We're growing fast.

[You can, too!]

There are so many ways Octapharma Plasma can enhance your life and your career. Our strong growth is creating great learning and career development opportunities throughout our company, and especially our donation centers. Because you're someone who loves to learn, enjoys people, and has a real heart to help, we encourage you to join us as a:

Lab Shipping Technician

This is What You'll Do:

+ Prompt and accurate collection, storage and shipping of plasma bottles and samples

+ Maintain compliance with SOP, current Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP) and regulatory guidelines

This is Who You Are:

+ Part brand ambassador, part clinical technician

+ A person committed to excellent customer service all day, every day

+ Someone with positive energy, always willing to pitch in where needed

+ Understanding, patient, and genuinely authentic

+ Able to keep up in a fast-paced environment

+ Hungry to build a great career

This is What It Takes:

+ High school diploma or GED

+ Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts

+ Ability to lift up to thirty-five pounds

+ Ability to enter environment with temperature of -40C for short periods of time

Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits.

We're widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands-on. Managers who truly want you to grow and excel.

+ Formal training

+ Outstanding plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance

+ Health savings account (HSA)

+ Flexible spending account (FSA)

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Employee assistance program (EAP)

+ Wellness program

+ 401k retirement plan

+ Paid time off

+ Company paid holidays

+ Personal time

More About Octapharma Plasma Inc.

With donation centers and team members throughout the U.S., Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life-saving medicines for patients worldwide. We are growing at an impressive pace, and so is the positive impact of our work. Our community relies on teamwork, compassion, and expertise to get things done the right way, while making a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.

Interested? Learn more online and apply now at:

octapharmahiring.com

And if you know someone else who'd be a great fit at Octapharma Plasma, Inc., please forward this posting along!

INNER SATISFACTION. OUTSTANDING IMPACT.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

+ Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Education

Required

+ High School or better
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Updated March 14, 2024

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