2nd Shift Shipping Distribution in Manchester, Connecticut at Plimpton & Hills Corp Inc

Position Purpose:

Provide excellent internal and external customer service through following proper shipping procedures, effective communication and following safety practices.

Essential Functions:

• Load and unload trucks.
• Separate transfers and load them onto respective trucks.
• Determine best shipping method for products according to company policy.
• Locate transfers to complete orders and place them on the corresponding trucks.
• Ensure that products and orders are placed on the correct trucks for delivery.
• Use basic computer and math skills to determine shipping locations and quantities.
• Manage time in order to complete work load for the day.
• Move and lift heavy objects from one location to another .
• Read and decipher packing slips, computer screens and barcode readers.
• Practice team work in order to best service internal and external customers.
• Assist warehouse personnel when necessary.
• Maintain a clean and professional work environment.
• Operate fork trucks and/or platform lifts in order to safely and effectively move product within the warehouse.
• Safely operate a forklift, pallet jack, etc.
• Remain up-to-date on all safety practices and standards.
• Perform other responsibilities as directed.

Schedule: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.
• Eligible to participate in the company’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Experience, Education & Skills:

• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to operate motor vehicle, forklift, barcode reader, currently used hardware and software.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Very heavy work. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The associate is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
• The associate is subject to warehouse duties with safety practices and standards.
• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.