Manufacturing Shipping Technician

at Huyett in Minneapolis, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Manufacturing Shipping Technician
Compensation: Starting pay of $19.00-23.50/hr + tri-annual performance-based bonuses!
Location: Minneapolis, KS

Responsibilities:

• Receive, package, label, and prepare product orders for shipment. Prioritize product output sequence based on customer demand, lead time, and sales forecast. Assist in production finishing processes occasionally to ensure on-time delivery.
• Interface with Manufacturing, Sales, and Purchasing teammates to ensure customer orders are shipped in accurate, complete, and timely manner.
• Verify inventory reports by comparing them to physical counts of stock.
• Investigate discrepancies, notify management, and aid in resolution.
• Meet with Manufacturing Supervisors and Manager to discuss progress and compile reports on production volume, quality control and material inventory.
• Operate powered material handling equipment to transport inventory, unload incoming stock and load orders.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Written and verbal communication ability and skill.
• Ability to utilize mechanical and basic office equipment.
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
• Ability to lift 20-30 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to operate powered equipment (Forklift, Cranes, etc). In-house training provided.

Ideal Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, team player.
• Manufacturing experience desired.
• Reliability.
• Interest in career development and personal learning.
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing conditions and/or environment.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership qualities desired.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs desired.
• Strong typing and 10-key data-entry skills desired.
• Preferred previous experience working in a high-performance team setting.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills.

Work Environment: This is a manufacturing plant environment - exposure to high temperatures, moving machinery, moving equipment, heights and confined spaces.

EEOE: Huyett is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information