Shipping Associate I/II/Senior/Lead

Employer Description:

Legend Brands, an industry leader and long standing, stable company, combines over 185 years of experience in providing equipment, accessories and chemicals for professional cleaning, facility maintenance, portable environmental control, fire remediation and water damage restoration.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Shipping Associate I/Senior/Lead is responsible for preparing and shipping orders for customers or transfers.

Supervision Responsibility:

None

Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The list below is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing, nor does it constitute an employment agreement, and the duties may change at any time.

• Pick, pack and label orders for shipment 
• Prepare domestic and international shipping documents for LTL, FTL and small parcel shipments per customer requirements
• Schedule shipping/receiving activities with transportation providers for pick up/delivery
• Unload and load trailers
• Communicate closely with purchasing, sales, and quality
• Handle basic administrative duties such as data entry and archive records
• Maintain inventory and storage areas in organized and efficient manner
• Work with various systems and scanning technology (ERP, WMS, UPS/FedEx, TMS, bar tender, etc.)
• Participate in inventory counts and reconciliations
• Look for and facilitate process improvements
• Operate a reach truck, forklift or other material handling equipment
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

Education and Experience  

• High School Diploma or GED required.

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Shipping Associate I

Shipping Associate I is the entry-level classification in the Shipping Associate series and is intended for individuals with a minimum of 0 years related work experience. As experience and proficiency are gained, assignments will become more varied and difficult; supervision become more general rather than direct. 

This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within 6 (six) months of hire:

• Pick, Pack and label orders 

• Cycle Counting 

• Proper PPE requirements for the area 

• Processing Orders via UPS/FedEx 

• Ability to use handheld 

This level requires the following certifications be initiated within six (6) months of hire: 

• Forklift certification (Sit down)

The Shipping Associate I receives close instruction or assistance and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies associated with the department.

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Shipping Associate II 

This is the next level of the Shipping Associate series and is required to have a minimum of 2 years of previous experience and working knowledge and competent demonstration of the following: 

• LTL/FTL Shipment Setup and Completion 

• Knowledge of ERP system for all shipping processes • Customer Shipping Requirements and Standards 

This level requires the following certifications:

 • Forklift Certification (Sit down, Stand up), 49 CFR training

Shipping Associate II performs broader range of duties, proven skillset to fully perform Shipping Associate responsibilities, more technically complex tasks, expected to set an example of professional efficiency, and provide technical direction to less experienced staff. 

The Shipping Associate II receives minimal instruction or assistance and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies associated with the department.

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Senior Shipping Associate 

This is the next level of the Shipping Associate series and is required to have a minimum of 3-4 ye