Shipping - Associate, Outbound

Job Title Outbound Associate

Department Shipping

Reports To Assistant Department Manager or Department Manager

Position Overview

A warehouse Outbound Associate is responsible for ensuring products are shipped efficiently and accurately from the distribution center to customers.

Supervisory responsibilities

• This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for the verifying of orders, packaging, labeling, and shipment of products.
• Ensuring that all materials are loaded efficiently and safely onto the correct trucks and trailers, ready for delivery to customers.
• Updating and tracking inventory levels to ensure that stock is available to fill orders.
• Collaborating with other members of the warehouse team to ensure that inventory levels are maintained and that orders are fulfilled accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment, including sweeping and mopping floors, removing debris and clutter, and properly disposing of packaging materials.
• Communicating with suppliers, vendors, and shipping companies to coordinate delivery schedules and resolve any issues with shipments.
• Occasionally assisting with other warehouse tasks, such as picking and packing orders, conducting inventory counts, and preparing merchandise for shipment.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required skills/abilities

• Basic knowledge of Warehouse organization procedures.
• Able to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.
• Able to lift and move heavy merchandise items.
• Flexible schedule, including ability to work on weekends, as needed.
• Basic computer skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience with receiving functions including RF scanning preferred.
• Attention to detail and basic math skills are required.
• Accurate documentation and reporting skills are required.
• WMS experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing, walking, bending, squatting most of the time.
• Repetitive motions including pushing & pulling with hands most of the time.
• Frequently carrying up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Seldom sitting or crawling.