Shipper

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Samuel, Son & Co.

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

, Indiana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Shipper is responsible for preparing, packaging, and verifying outgoing shipments to ensure they meet customer and international specifications. This includes operating forklifts, managing shipping software, and transporting materials between company facilities.

Qualifications

You have experience with shipping procedures, including preparing items, posting weights, and ensuring specifications are met. You are also proficient in operating forklifts, hand trucks, and company computer systems, and possess a good driving record for company truck operation.

Must Have Skills for ATS

UPS software

forklift operation

hand trucks

Microsoft Office

electronic scale

Job Description

Associate to perform any safety checks at the start of their shift and throughout their shift. 

  • Prepare items for shipping using spacers, fillers, and protective padding. Bind containers with metal tape, if necessary.
  • Post weights and shipping charges, affix postage or any other identifying information required for proper shipment.
  • Examine and ensure all outgoing shipments meet required shipping and customer specifications.
  • Ensure correct shipment of international orders.
  • Operate forklifts or hand trucks to move or hoist shipments safely.
  • Build skids necessary for completion of shipments.
  • Drive company truck between two facilities, both located in Angola making a good driving record essential.
  • Provide outstanding, detail-oriented service above and beyond what is asked for both internal and external customers.
  • Possess excellent communication skills both internally and externally.
  • Prior experience using UPS software a plus but not required.
  • Prior shipping experience a plus but not required.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:

  • Operate company computer systems
  • UPS and other shipping equipment
  • Microsoft Office
  • Electronic scale

ROLE REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment to meet team expectations.
  • Understand and support Company policies and procedures. 
  • Understand and abide by all safety rules and regulations to perform the job.
  • Active position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and lifting of heavy items on a regular basis.
  • Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • 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. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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


At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business – enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you’re seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We’re stronger together.
At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.


We’re a leading metal-forming, manufacturing and service company devoted to providing our customers industry-leading metal spinning, hydroforming and other specialized metal-forming services. We form steel, stainless steel, cold-rolled steel, hot rolled steel, aluminum, copper, brass, hastelloy and inconel into a variety of shapes, including panels, hemispheres, hoppers, venturis, cans, pans, shells and other formed metal parts.

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Samuel, Son & Co.

Founded in 1855, Samuel, Son & Co., Limited, is a family-owned integrated network of metal manufacturing, processing and distribution divisions. Samuel employees provide metals, industrial products and related value-added services from locations across North America. The company leverages its industry expertise, breadth of experience and the passion of its people to help drive success for North American business – one customer at a time. For more information visit samuel.com.
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