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Example warehouse shipper requirements on a job description

Warehouse shipper requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in warehouse shipper job postings.
Sample warehouse shipper requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Knowledge of shipping regulations and procedures
  • Proficiency with order tracking software
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Familiarity with shipping documents and forms
Sample required warehouse shipper soft skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Time management skills

Warehouse shipper job description example 1

Saint-Gobain warehouse shipper job description

* Maintain safety standards within the policy guidelines in a safe and orderly manner. • Must keep warehouse areas neat and organized at all times. • Pull material from the warehouse by using finished goods picking list accurately; reading description, color, part number and matching accordingly using the Warehouse management system. • Load material from staging onto trailers in a safe and organized manner. Must be able to safely load product, secure product for transport without causing damage using the proper placement of the material, straps, and airbags. • Operate forklift within the policy guidelines in a safe and efficient manner. • Work shifts or scheduled overtime as required. • Rotate responsibilities within the plant or department regularly to maintain or learn new skills in all responsibilities of the job for further development. • He /she is Responsible for filling out Daily Forklift/Sweeper checklist using our equipment management system or a paper checklist (if applicable) before operating a forklift/sweeper. • Demonstrate the ability to complete the Daily Forklift Checklist before operating a forklift. • Work within a group or individually as assigned when given a task by a supervisor or group leader. Starts at $18.03/hr. 12 hr. shifts (Day)
Required Qualifications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Vision: Must be able to read letters and numbers and distinguish between colors. Language: English - must have good verbal communication. Hearing: Normal - Must be able to hear forklifts traveling in forward or reverse direction. Range of Motion: Full repetitive bending and lifting. Lifting Capacity: Must be able to lift 75-pounds box chest high. Sitting/Standing: Eight hours standing and moving daily, possibility up to four hours overtime of standing and moving as required.

Additional Description

OSHA Requirements: Standard plant safety rules, lift truck training, also must wear any PPE as required. Specific License Required: Material handling forklift license. Basic computer skills required (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc)

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
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Warehouse shipper job description example 2

Kimball Midwest warehouse shipper job description


Our Shipping Department is looking to fill a 1st shift Shipper position with a hardworking and energetic individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment.

  • Performs the day to day operations of the shipping department.
  • Packs and ships completed sales orders by using the correct amount of boxes and stuffing not to exceed the 40 lb. weight standard set up by the shipping manager.
  • Maintains the quality of the product by looking for damaged bags or boxes.
  • Helps ship Freight orders and other special orders including Heavy Duty shipments and end of day for Next Day Air shipments, including Hazardous Material.
  • Performs daily maintenance to sales orders to assure the correct quantity goes out including incompletes.

As a Kimball Midwest employee, you will experience why we have been listed as one of the Top Workplaces in Columbus Ten years in a row! Our sales revenue growth is dynamic, increasing from $1 million in 1983 to more than $350 million today. Throughout all our growth we have kept the family owned and operated culture alive. At Kimball Midwest, you are a name and not a number and we pride ourselves on our unique culture.

Qualifications:

  • This position requires the ability to read and write small letters and numbers; the ability to make arithmetic calculations; and the ability to understand written and oral instructions
  • This position requires the ability to concentrate and to communicate with management and co-workers regarding a shipment
  • This position requires the ability to follow oral and written instructions that pertain to each shipment
  • This position requires the ability to lift objects weighing seventy (70) pounds
  • This position requires a strong work ethic and some schedule flexibility

Additional Information:

The pay rate is $16.00 per hour, plus the opportunity to earn $200 a month in bonuses.

The hours are Monday - Friday, 5:30am-2:00pm

Climate Controlled Warehouse

Overtime is possible.

We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, company sponsored life, optional life and disability insurance, Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, a 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan, Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off (PTO), a " Dress for your Day" dress code and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

We Participate in E-Verify. Participamos en E-Verify.

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Warehouse shipper job description example 3

MyUS.com warehouse shipper job description

WAREHOUSE SHIPPER TRAINEE: You will begin as a paid trainee for the first 60 days. No experience necessary as this opportunity will help you learn more about our business and give you the ability to ramp up your performance.

This position is responsible for combining packages into single outbound shipments that are exported internationally. After your training is completed, you will be eligible to promote to a Warehouse Shipper.

GUARANTEED TRAINEE COMPENSATION:

  • First shift: $20.00/HR
  • Second shift: $21.00/HR

WHAT ELSE DOES MYUS.COM OFFER YOU?

  • Work today and get paid tomorrow through our PayActiv payroll platform
  • Full benefits package on your first month following your short 60-day introductory period
  • Paid time off plan
  • Up to seven paid holidays throughout the year
  • Company paid life insurance policy
  • Company contributions to your health, dental, and vision
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Flexible spending accounts for both medical and dependent care (company contribution to child care)
  • Catered company meals throughout the week
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Company perks and discounts with local companies
  • Work-flex environment

GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO BE PART OF THE RECEIVING TEAM AT MYUS.COM?

  • Always put our customer first
  • Attention to detail while moving at a fast pace
  • Use of good judgement and able to work independently
  • Ability to verify that contents of package match description and follow customer requests
  • Ability to capture weight and dimensions for consolidated parcels
  • Ability to utilize tape dispenser and knife opener
  • Proficient in computer operating systems
  • Comfortable standing and bending for the duration of your shift
  • Ability to work in an open-air warehouse
  • Able to lift 20 - 50 pounds constantly, up to 100 on occasion with assistance
  • Mandatory overtime during our peak seasons
  • Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
  • Highschool Diploma or GED, or ability to enroll in an online High School Diploma or GED within 60 days of hire and complete an online High School Diploma or GED within 6 months of hire, required
  • Previous shipping, warehouse/supply chain experience preferred but not required
  • Able to successfully complete applicant assessments
  • Able to successfully meet our pre-employment drug screen and criminal background screen

MORE ABOUT MYUS.COM:

For over 20 years, consumers around the globe have trusted MyUS.com to provide a simple, reliable way to shop US online stores and ship their purchases worldwide. We deliver a streamlined and cost-effective shopping and shipping experience to 550,000+ members in 220 countries and territories.

MyUS has been named to Inc. magazine's 5000 fastest-growing private companies six times since 2008, and for good reason. As the first and largest company in the industry, MyUS receives and ships over $292 million in eCommerce purchases annually, with hundreds of new members joining every day.

Only MyUS has the resources, expertise, customer dedication and global experience to make shopping and shipping from the US consistently fast, dependable and affordable.

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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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