Shipping Assistant

Assists in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments and preparing items for shipment by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Studies shipping notices bills of lading invoices orders and other records to determine shipping priorities work assignments and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receivable standards

Help with daily workload of jobs running and ensuring details are followed on packaging and labeling of finished product

Help coordinate shipping of jobs to and from outside vendors

Communicate details of shipping information are not on the job ticket

Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy completeness and condition of shipments

Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas

Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates

Adjusts errors and complaints

Be available to cover for different areas of the department when needed

All other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability keeping with Mitteras philosophy that each individual should be encouraged to reach his or her full potential and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) reasonable accommodations or modifications will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Hours may vary depending on departmental staffing needs.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

1-3 years related experience and/or training

Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos

Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization

Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines

Be organized and able to plan prioritize and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision

Has basic computer skills

Physical Requirements

Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing pulling reaching lifting squatting kneeling and bending.

Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Requires fine motor hand and arm movement manual dexterity and coordination.

Requires near visual acuity.

Requires working around and operating departmental equipment.

Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility.

Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances.

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.