Shipping Technician
Northfield, Minnesota
FULL_TIME | USD 24.05 - 24.60 HOUR

The job of Shipping/Receiving Technician entails pulling and loading orders for delivery; receiving orders; ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of orders are correct; verifying stock and maintaining an organized layout and safe work environment.

  • 3rd shift Sunday - Thursday 11pm - 7am
  • Load inventory on truck per shipping schedule.
  • Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles by using equipment such as Forklifts and Rico Lifts.
  • Clean and maintain warehouse including dumping dumpsters, and racks. Using brooms, shovels, sweeper, forklift and squeegee machine.
  • Read work orders and receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
  • Unload empty racks and stack them correctly in proper area.
  • Unload and receive trucks containing glass, packaging materials, and other various items used in our process.
  • Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
  • Properly stack, organize, and maintain stock glass, packaging materials, and other various items used in our process.
  • Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
  • Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift cargo and guide loads with overhead crane.
  • Adjust controls to guide, position, or move equipment, such as cranes, booms.
  • Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging
  • Rig or dismantle props or equipment, such as frames, using hand tools.
  • Verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments.
  • Prepare items for shipment.
  • Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.
  • Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
  • Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
  • Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment.
  • Record shipping information.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

  • Requirements
  • 18 years or older
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred but not required.
  • Forklift preferred but not required.
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize workload.
  • Effective problem solving and organizational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail.
  • Read, write and understand standard and metric measurement units.
  • Ability to operate and use hand tools, power tools and measuring instruments.
  • Basic knowledge of computer software, including Windows/Word/Excel.