Established in 2003, Tank Connection was founded on a need for superior customer service in the storage tank industry. Built on excellence and small town pride, Tank Connection is the international leader for bolted storage tanks. After transitioning into a 100% employee owned company, Tank Connection became a thriving organization thanks to dedicated employees with a relentless pursuit to outperform. See what Tank Connection has in store for your future! Position Summary: The Shipper assembles orders and prepares goods for shipment while comparing identifying information and counts, weights, or measurements of items to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records. Shipper Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reviews and follows all MOP's and SWI's.
- Determines method of shipment and packaging for small parts, hardware, and fab parts, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
- Preps completed parts for shipping by loading parts to skids with crane assistance.
- Builds shipping skids with air compressed equipment following company policy and procedures.
- Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects pre-assembled containers for shipments.
- Stamps, stencils, or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
- Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications and manifests.
- Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- May operate a lift truck or hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping to trailers for outgoing shipments.
- Keeps work area clean and swept.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Shipper Skills and Specifications:
- Knowledge and ability to use electronic databases (EPICOR/MES).
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to safely operate and obtain certification to operate a fork truck.
- Ability to safely operate an overhead crane.
- Strong computer data entry skills.
- Solid problem-solving skills.
- Ability to contribute and work in a team environment.
- Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to ensure first quality of work.
- Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with people in the course of work.
- Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight deadlines.
Shipper Education and Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
Shipper Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of Shipper, the employee is continually required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee is occasionally required to crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Shipper Work Environment: While performing the duties of Shipper, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Limitations and Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis. REV-12/01/2022