Shipping Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview: 
 
 
 
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. They operate through two segments: Electronic Instruments and Electromechanical. The Electronic Instruments segment designs and manufactures analytical, test, and measurement instrumentation for the energy, aerospace, power, research, medical, and industrial markets. The Electromechanical segment provides automation and precision motion control solutions, as well as electrical interconnects, specialty metals, and thermal management systems. 
 
 
 
Title: Shipping Associate  
 
Work Location: Binghamton, NY, 13905  
 
Duration: 6 Months  
 
Job Type: Contract   
 
Work Type: Onsite  
 
Shift: 08.00AM-04.30PM  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
Job Description:    
 
 
 
The Shipping Associate is responsible for the day-to-day tasks of shipping, including all required paperwork, preparing and labeling items for outgoing shipments.  
 
 
 
This position reports directly to the Materials Manager. 
 
 
 
The position does not require any forklift experience. 
 
 
 
They need strong computer skills. 
 
 
 
This is not packing a box and putting a shipping label on. 
 
 
 
They will have to pack to certain specifications and go into company portals to complete shipping information.  
 
 
 
Responsibilities:  
 
 
 
Generates paperwork and prepares products for shipping; determines method of shipment; enters bill code and address in appropriate shipping vendor computer system; prints shipping label.  
 
 
 
Gains knowledge of all the different customer requirements such as SED requirements, specific paperwork for government shipments, warranty repairs, barcodes, etc.  
 
 
 
Ability to provide advance ship notices and barcodes to our customers through their websites/portal.  
 
 
 
Provide/manage Freight resources, including chemicals.  
 
 
 
Review government contracts for cage code, modifications, packing requirements and WAWF specifics.  
 
 
 
Works closely with Finance to ensure all required processes, documentation and reporting is completed as required.  
 
 
 
Ability to perform Oracle transactions, insure data integrity and pull required reports.  
 
 
 
Operates hand truck to load and unload shipments from trucks when required.  
 
 
 
Point of contact for our Records Retention storage at Rogers Service Group.  
 
 
 
Maintains records for the facility on the filing contents that are stored at Rogers.  
 
 
 
Creates bar codes and ensures accurate labeling on boxes.  
 
 
 
Assists in the writing and updating of shipping procedures, protocol and checklists.  
 
 
 
May be required to be a final inspector, depending on business needs.  
 
 
 
Assist with training of new personnel on Shipping tasks.  
 
 
 
As an internal customer of Operations and the Service Center, shipping personnel provide strong customer service in assisting these departments to meet the business needs.  
 
 
 
Must be cross-trained to provide backup support to Receiving and Stockroom areas.  
 
 
 
Participates in meetings to determine work priorities.  
 
 
 
Demonstrates commitment to customer and business focus in areas such as quality of work, attendance and productivity. 
 
 
 
Overtime may be required to ensure shipments are picked up and business needs are met.  
 
 
 
Adherence to company policies such as safety, respect for others, integrity and workplace rules.  
 
 
 
Willingness to attend additional training, either OJT or off-site training recommended by the management staff to further personal development.  
 
 
 
Requirements:  
 
 
 
High School Diploma or GED.  
 
 
 
Two (2) Years prior experience in Production and/or Manufacturing. Experience in shipping environment desired.  
 
 
 
Effective interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills and abilities to facilitate effective teamwork with others  
 
 
 
High attention to detail and accuracy in counting skills.  
 
 
 
Proficient computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel and Power Point.  
 
 
 
Aptitude to learn Oracle and other internal computer systems. Aptitude to navigate customer portals and comfortable working on the computer and internet.  
 
 
 
Ability to prioritize under dynamic conditions and during stressful situations.  
 
 
 
Ability to solve problems and issues.  
 
 
 
Develops and encourages original, creative and successful approaches to issues; continually improves processes; takes smart risks.  
 
 
 
Motivated individual, fast learner, and capable of working independently.  
 
 
 
TekWissen   Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.