Shipping Associate

Overview

• It is the responsibility of the Shipping Associate to work with the shipping team to assure that all product is gathered, crated, and loaded onto trucks as needed.
• Job Category: Hourly/Non-Exempt
• Department: Warehouse Operations
• Reports to: Shipping Group Leader
• Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30pm, Additional hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Locate material and move to the appropriate area using a forklift
• Pack, seal, label, and prepare materials for shipping when required.
• Load material onto truck trailers properly spacing and arranging material for optimal delivery sequence
• Verify material to confirm that the correct items are placed on trucks
• Stage loads for full truck and LTL shipments
• Close production work orders when needed.
• Some assembly work required.
• Pick parts and products for the truck
• Collect and organize items ordered by customers and prepare them for shipment.
• Operate equipment to collect, deliver, and package goods.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Follow all forklift rules and regulations
• Follow warehouse safety guidelines.
• Adhere to housekeeping standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Communication Skills - The ability to effectively communicate, build a rapport and relate well to all kinds of people.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to potential issues.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Personal Accountability - A measure of the capacity to be answerable for personal actions. Accepts personal responsibility for the consequences of personal actions; avoids placing unnecessary blame on others.
• Teamwork - The ability to work effectively and productively with others. Behaves in a manner consistent with team values and mission & responds positively to feedback from team members and supervisor. Treats all people with respect, courtesy and consideration; respects differences in the attitudes and perspectives of others.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Safety - Practices safe work habits and encourages others to do the same. Identifies ways to improve the safety of the work environment. Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures to promote effective safety operations.
• Dependability-the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Experience & Education

• 1-2 years warehouse experience required
• Forklift experience required
• Scan Gun experience required
• High School Diploma/GED required

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
• Will require heavy work (lifting greater than 30 pounds). Ability to carry 50 lbs. for 100 feet unassisted.
• Machinery operation requires the use of safety PPE equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, steel-toe shoes, and hardhats. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted
• Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility. Ability to stand for 8 hours per day.

Materials and Equipment Used: Will require proper coordination, and motor skills to work with power/hand tools as needed.

Tools: SAP Software, Label Machines, scales and printers.

Candidates will be required to complete a background check and drug screen before beginning work.

Sonny's Enterprises is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, parts, and supplies. We are the industry leader, recognized and awarded by the International Car Wash Association for innovating new technologies to advance the industry with products proudly designed and built in the USA. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We embrace change and the opportunity it produces to maximize the potential of our most valuable resource — our PEOPLE! We invite you to explore our opportunities and grow your career with us.

We offer a 100% employer-paid medical plan for eligible employees. In addition, the Company provides employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage. Employees and their eligible family members may also elect from a variety of voluntary, employee-paid benefit options, including additional medical plan choices, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), Long-Term Disability (LTD), life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a Company matching contribution.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sonny’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.