
Shipping Helper
Gibraltar Industries, Hastings, MI, United States
Shipping Helper
The main goal of the shipping helper is to aid in the loading and storing of products to be shipped or warehoused. The helper will help verify quantity, quality, labeling, and addressing of products and items of finished goods ready for shipment by performing the following duties. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Locate products based on customer bill of order and location codes.
- Retrieve products in timely and accurate manner.
- Stage and organize products in "staging area".
- Build pallets to size depending on shipping needs. Ability to use power tools, ex. Nail gun, saw or banders.
- Manually load, pack, and organize products on trucks based on shipping logistics.
- Properly complete all required paperwork.
- Maintain regular attendance at QAP facility.
- Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Reinforce and maintain a high level of organization and cleanliness by utilizing 6s standards.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance at QAP facility.
- Any additional task assigned by management.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
- Customer Focus
- Integrity and Trust
- Perseverance
- Comfort Around Higher Management
- Informing
- Composure
- Patience
- Time Management
Less than high school education; or one month to three months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to add, subtract and count in simple units of measurement (whole numbers). Ability to read basic English. Interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and write simple lists.
May be asked to have a Forklift License to facilitate loading.
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. You must notify the company if such an accommodation is needed. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk for most of the 8 hour shift. Must have the ability to use hands to handle, grab, lift, pull or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving forklifts and pallets. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside seasonal weather conditions when loading trucks. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Hearing protection is encouraged. The employee must be able to work in the confined space of a semi trailer on a regular basis. We also require steel toed shoes and protective eyewear at all times in the plant.
What we offer Health & Welfare
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
- Health care & dependent flexible spending plans
- Free Life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options
- Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
Financial Wellbeing
- Competitive compensation
- Bonus opportunities
- Generous 401(k) plan
Flexibility & Time Off
- Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, holidays.
- Hybrid & remote work opportunities available
Community & Personal Development
- Donation matching and time off to volunteer.
- Educational reimbursement
About Us Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing. Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com
Gibraltar is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.