Shipping Clerk - Sparks, United States - Haws

Description

Job Details

Job Location
Corporate Headquarters - Sparks, NV


Position Type
Full Time


Travel Percentage
None


Job Shift
Day Shift


Job Category
Distribution - Shipping


Description

Looking for Real Work-Life Balance? Want your weekends and nights back? Come work with us Haws has been offering employees REAL work-life balance for over 30 years.

We walk the talk. Our normal Operations employee schedule is Monday through Friday with optional seasonal overtime. We work hard to create a work environment where people want to be. And we are looking for motivated individuals that are eager to make a difference in their work.
Haws is a locally owned business with manufacturing in Sparks, Nevada. We are a leader in emergency response and hydration equipment solutions since 1906. If you are a team player, results driven, and dedicated to quality work, apply today


What we offer:
Monday-Friday Standard Schedule
Career Growth Opportunities
Paid Time Off (with a starting bank of hours)
In-Person Company Lunches, Holiday Events, Monthly Birthday Celebrations, And Even The Occasional Food Truck
Employee Recognition/Appreciation Programs
Overtime Opportunities
Mental And Physical Wellness Programs And Support
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
401(K) Plus Employer Match

Disability & Life Insurance
Community Engagement And Fundraising Events
Local Charity Matching Program


Job Functions:

Ensure the proper handling and storage of finished goods and component stock models. Prepares products for shipping and routes shipments using the most efficient means available to guarantee accuracy and customer satisfaction. Auditing and processing of shipments accurately to ensure the customer receives order correctly


Accountabilities:
Follow safety guidelines to support a safe working environment
Follow 5S guidelines to promote an organized and efficient work area
Provide support to co-workers to ensure workload is complete by the end of the day


Other Job Duties:

Determines the most efficient method of shipment.
Prepares shipments by utilizing techniques such as small parcel packaging, bulk packaging, palletizing, crating, and dedicated containers.
Uses shipping documents to pull and stage products for shipment.
Verifies type (model) and quantity per shipment.
Manifests written or electronic documents for shipment processing.
Processes shipments using waybills and long or short bill of lading forms.
Processes shipments by utilizing small parcel systems and bill of lading software.
Verifies type and amount of product to be received from production and stocked in the Finished Goods Warehouse.
Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bin locations.
Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, racks, and shelves by hand.
Down stocks and maintains organization in the Finished Goods Warehouse.
Conducts cycle and audit counts for inventory control.
Maintains inventory records.
Must have basic knowledge of freight terms, dimensional weight, and international export requirements.
Instructs training of basic safety, ISO, and shipping topics and procedures
Able to use computers, electronic devices, and window-based programs.
All other duties as assigned by the Shipping/Logistics Supervisor.


Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job functions.


Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of two years prior shipping experience, orequivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to safely operate industrial lifting equipment and perform preventative maintenance checks and services. Ability to safely operate hand tools to build wooden crates or secure products. Forklift certification a plus.


Computer Skills:

Familiar with Microsoft Word, experience with shipping software including UPS software and scanning software.


Language Skills:

Ability to read, understand, and write in English and follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to read maps, basic graphs, and flow charts. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.


Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several tangible variables in standardized situations. Ability to apply common sense understanding in questionable or unfamiliar situations.


Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following activities:
Remain in a stationary position frequently daily.
Operate a computer to perform job functions and duties.

Have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus to perform functions and job duties.

Frequently move about or traverse warehouse, production environment daily.

Regularly carry, move, and transport objects or boxes up to 25 pounds; frequently carry, move, and transport objects or boxes up to lbs.

pounds; and sometimes must use material handling equipment to lift and/or transport objects or boxes more than 150 pounds.
Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, and controls to perform functions and job duties.
Occasionally required to obtain or move objects above head.
Must be able to hear approaching equipment, vehicle horn and/or warning device with assistance if needed.
Regularly grasp and retrieve objects and items needed to perform job.
Frequently ascends or descends, works atop equipment, moves around objects to perform job duties.


Work Environment:

Warehouse environment
Physical presence is essential for position.
This job description is subject to change at any time.