Temporary Shipping Clerk I - Pullman, WA,

We are currently seeking a Temporary Shipping Clerk to join our team in Pullman, WA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for processing outgoing shipments, preparing shipping documents, and ensuring accurate and timely delivery of products to customers. · The successful candi ...

Job description

We are currently seeking a Temporary Shipping Clerk to join our team in Pullman, WA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for processing outgoing shipments, preparing shipping documents, and ensuring accurate and timely delivery of products to customers.

The successful candidate will have a positive attitude, the ability to learn new tasks quickly, strong organizational skills, and be very detail oriented.

Job Duration: Immediate and potentially to 6 months (potential for work beyond 6 months is based on company needs at that time)

For informational purposes, the entire pay range for this role is $17.13-$20.95. However, we expect to make an offer at somewhere between $17.13 and $19.00. Please keep this in mind when applying for this role. We are open to reviewing candidates with more or less experience; the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our offer will be based on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.  

Responsibilities:

• Packs, examines, and routes outgoing shipments.
• Operates lift trucks, hand trucks, and forklift to convey, move, or hoist items to proper departments or areas.
• Maintains an adequate supply of shipping materials in inventory on hand at all times.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Performs all computer functions necessary to track shipments.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven ability to be a reliable team member who arrives on time and is committed to maintaining a dependable work schedule.
• Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Self-Motivated.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Background check results satisfactory to METER.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
• Strong professional references

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous shipping or manufacturing experience.
• Experience processing shipments with FedEx Shipmanager and UPS Worldship.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
• Proven experience identifying process improvements.
• Forklift experience and certification.

Part-time Benefits:

• Sick Leave accumulates at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.
• Employees have free access to an onsite gym.
• Onsite kitchen with meals for purchase made by our professional chef.

About METER Group:

In the early 1980s, METER Group was founded by world-renowned soil physicist Dr. Gaylon Campbell. Gaylon knew researchers needed simple-to-use sensors and smarter data intelligence to improve their research. 40 years later, we're still leading the way in the advancement of IoT sensing and data technology and world-class lab instrumentation. We're always looking for ways to improve how researchers turn data into insights. Scientists, growers, and engineers worldwide depend on METER systems for deeper understanding of critical issues with global impact, such as water and food shortages, environmental disasters, and climate change.  At METER Group, we're building the systems needed to mitigate these and other issues facing our planet. We need your help to find innovative and effective solutions to some of the world's most challenging problems. Learn more about what it's like to work at METER Group:

METER Group headquarters is located in Eastern Washington with unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: no traffic, country space, great schools and universities, safe neighborhoods, and easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests.

METER Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, veteran or disability status, religion, age, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected status.