Shipping Helper (Tacoma, WA)

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Pay: $18-$22/hr
Schedule: M-F | 5am-1:30pm

The position of Shipping Helper is to assist in loading product in shipping and unloading product at job sites. The person hired for this role will need to work the assigned shift which does have hours that could include mandatory overtime.

FSLA: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Shipping Manager/Supervisor

Date: March 2024

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Load/unload items from trucks in accordance with established production schedules, quality and safety standards, and weight distribution to comply with DOT regulations
Check/inspect that items loaded/unloaded are in good condition and escalate to Supervisor or Lead if repair or damaged product is identified
Interpret paperwork, verbal requests, and instructions to properly load and unload trailers and trucks for shipping
Check shipping paperwork for loading and unloading instructions to ensure correct trailer is being loaded and unloaded to customer specifications
Maximize trailer space without overloading
Record amount and type of items being delivered
Utilizing safe lifting techniques
May help to fill up on fuel, clean truck, and wash windows, pre and post trips check paperwork, lock, and unlock trailers/trucks in and out of dock, and clean inside of truck
Help to inspect their box trucks or trailer before and after the trip and record any defects to immediate Supervisor or member of management. Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel
Help truck driver to get goods to client on time
Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

High School diploma or GED
Previous experience in a similar position preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to work with a wide variety of tools including the following: Roller for plastic, screw drivers, tape measure, and others
Able to use material handling equipment, pallet jacks and forklifts
Ability to understand read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Awareness about safety issues and alertness to avoid any mishap

Physical Demands

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standing and/or approximately 8-10 hours, 5 days a week, depending on business need. May be required to work 6 days/week depending on business need
Use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, particularly reading that may be very fine print
The employee will regularly be twisting, bending, squatting, pushing, and moving. The employee will frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Occasionally exposed to vibration
Noise level is loud and ear protection is on hand
Employees may be exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace
Sawdust is always present, and protection is provided when appropriate
Working from heights

Safety Equipment

Frontier Door and Cabinet’s Safety Program and all established safety rules must be followed, and equipment used where required. This will include safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection (when needed) while on the production floor. This position will also require the use of gloves, dust masks, a hard hat, & person fall arrest equipment.

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