Shipping Associate

Description

The Shipping Associate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing, packaging, and shipment of all outgoing orders. This role involves handling inventory, verifying shipping documentation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with strong organizational skills, technical proficiency in shipping software, and the physical capability to manage warehouse tasks. They should possess excellent communication, mindfulness, and a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Prepare, package, and label products for shipment via the shipping queue, Including creating and submitting advanced shipping notices (ASNs), ensuring all items are correctly identified and in good condition.
• Verify and complete shipping documentation accurately, including packing slips, shipping labels, and customs forms.
• Maintain accurate records, including posting outbound shipping transactions in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system of shipped and received goods, report discrepancies, and assist with regular inventory audits.
• Coordinate with carriers and logistics partners to schedule pickups, track shipments, and resolve delivery issues.
• Inspect outgoing shipments for accuracy and quality, including compliance requirements and customer specifications.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Work closely with other departments, to ensure smooth operations and address any shipping-related issues.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Job Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education/Certifications:

• Additional education or certifications in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field is a plus.

Experience:

• Clerical experience
• Experience with RF scanning equipment.

Preferred Experience:

• Basic user experience with Microsoft Office
• Previous experience in shipping, warehouse, or logistics role is preferred.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to learn and work with ERP software.
• Ability to learn or drive a fork truck.
• Strong mindfulness and organizational skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a demanding environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Basic math skills and the ability to accurately count and track inventory.
• Flexibility to work on a varying schedule based on workloads.

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to work in a production setting for 8+ hours at a time and able to carry, lift, move, or push up to 50lbs to shoulder height repetitively.
• Stand, walk, and bend for extended periods.
• Exposure to warehouse environments with varying temperatures.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10.5 Paid Holidays
• Career Development Opportunities

About Group O

At Group O, it’s our employees who we value most. That’s why we provide a supportive environment where employees are given every opportunity to excel. Group O offers a wide variety of careers with room for professional growth and advancement, and we are always looking for motivated individuals to join our team. At Group O, our employees’ health and well-being is equally as important as the work they perform. We back up that philosophy by providing a competitive benefits package that supports now and for their future.

In 1974, Bob Ontiveros saw an opportunity to live the American dream and build a company for himself and his family. 50 years later, the packaging company he originally founded out of the back of his station wagon - Group O is ranked by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as one of the top five Latino-owned businesses in the country. Group O has gained prestige for helping Fortune 500 companies like Samsung, Michelin, Caterpillar, and PepsiCo turn their most complex business challenges into centers of profitability and efficiency. Headquartered in Milan, IL, Group O employs over 1,200 employees.

Group O is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, and sexual orientation. If you require accommodations to participate in the job application process, please contact [email protected], we will work with you to meet your needs. Information provided by applicants will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We respect your privacy and will handle your application data in accordance with our privacy policy.