Outbound Associate in Madison, Wisconsin at Full Compass Systems LTD

Love what you do. Support the pros behind the shows!
Full Compass Systems is a family-owned business with nearly 50 years of building strong relationships with both employees and customers. We are a one stop shop for audio, video, lighting, and musical equipment, serving organizations of all sizes from Fortune 100 companies to local startups and everything in between.

Our benefits include:

• Potential for a Hybrid Schedule
• On-Site Restaurant
• Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)

Position Summary
The Distribution Center, Outbound Associate is primarily responsible for completing activities within the assigned functional areas of Shipping and Picking (Outbound: Picking, Small Parcel Shipping, Freight Shipping, Customer Pickup). Emphasis shall be placed on supporting positive Same Day Service outcomes through meeting established attendance, safety, accuracy, and production standards.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Pick orders using established double-check procedures. Organize orders on a cart to prepare for Shipping.
• Double-check picked orders in accordance with current procedure.
• Carefully and appropriately package orders in suitable size boxes with proper dunnage.
• Process shipment and apply shipping labels and packing list.
• Apply appropriate hazmat label(s) when required.
• Accurately palletize large shipments and secure load for safe freight transport including using auto stretch wrap machine. Review, print, and sign Bill of Lading for carrier.
• Provide Freight shipping estimates to sales when requested and necessary.
• Verify quantities and items against paperwork for customer pickups; invoice orders and maintain recordkeeping.
• Assist with loading into customers vehicle where appropriate.
• Support Same-Day-Service goals by maintaining established safety, accuracy, and production standards and benchmarks.
• Demonstrate consistent and predictable attendance.
• Maintain a positive approach and attitude by working effectively and constructively with others.
• Communicate progress, errors, system issues, misaligned procedures, and other problems to team lead or supervisor.
• Provide performance data (or other administrative requirements) from work completed as needed.
• Replenish workstation and other areas as needed to maintain good housekeeping and to provide a safe, clean, organized, efficient, and pleasant work environment.
• Participate in cross-training opportunities in other functional areas.
• Be prepared for and participate in additional training, feedback, and meetings.
• Work closely with team leads and supervisors to respond to unique work situations as they arise.
• Other related duties in support of departmental goals.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience working in a warehouse setting a plus.
• Experience with standard warehouse equipment a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience using standard warehouse equipment including box cutters, tape guns/machines, computers, telephones, copiers, printers, and fax machines.
• Skilled in operating basic tools and equipment including a hand truck and various small hand tools.

Competencies

• Consistently demonstrate a positive approach and attitude by working effectively and constructively with others.
• Ability to accept and provide constructive performance feedback both on the floor and in scheduled meetings.
• Mindful of safety protocols.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills.