Shipping Specialist

FAST, RELIABLE DELIVERY= HAPPY CUSTOMERS. AND THAT MAKES US HAPPY. NOBODY GIVES A SHIP MORE THAN WE DO

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Under the direction of the Shipping Supervisor, this position is responsible for assisting in the shipping of orders at Lakeshirts.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm

Essential Job Functions | Receive + Label + Order Entry + Invoice + Tape + Load + Deliver

• Receives orders and determines pick-up or ship status

• Upon checking for special needs, determines methods of shipping (Air, COD, UPS, PP, RPS, Fed-Ex)

• Labels boxes with PO's or packing slips, and groups designs if necessary for minimums

• Enters orders in computer, records tracking numbers and applies UPS labels

• Invoices orders

• Tapes boxes

• Delivers final shipments to the UPS office if necessary to meet deadlines

• Loads pick-up orders for the customers

• Reads and understands work orders

• Prepares and schedules LTL shipments

• Generates customs invoices for international shipments

• Keeps work area clean and orderly

• Organizes work flow

• Follows safety practices. Identifies problems and resolves safety issues as they occur in accordance to OSHA standards

• Works actively with others to get the job done

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications | Computer Experience + Detail-Oriented + Team Player

• High school education required

• Valid driver's license required

• Computer experience required (Word, Excel)

• Ability to work well in a team

• Must be reliable, responsible and take direction well

• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks for several hours

• Must be able to lift over 25 lbs frequently

• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours/day

• Previous shipping experience preferred, but not required

OUR CULTER IS ONE-OF-A-KIND AND TRULY SETS US APART. We are proud of our humble beginnings and non-corporate style. We offer a unique atmosphere, unlike any other manufacturer. We work hard to be the best and we seek only committed individuals that will help move our company forward and embrace our values and culture. Lakeshirts | Blue 84 is one of the largest privately owned screen-printing manufacturers in the United States, responsible for decorating and distribution of a wide variety of garments for the resort, college and K-12 markets. At our headquarters in Detroit Lakes, MN, we employ over 500 great people, proudly producing 35,000+ garments daily. It's not just a job but a lifestyle. Our job descriptions help support and guide you in the role you play in making our company successful. LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT. IT REALLY IS.

Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job:

Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, judgment, reading, speaking, following direction, handling multiple priorities, reasoning.

Physical Demands:

NEVER: Sit, Climb, Crawl

OCCASIONALLY: Balance, Lift Over 50 lbs., Carry Over 50 lbs.

FREQUENTLY: Walk, Bend, Twist, Lift 25-50 lbs., Carry 25-50 lbs., Reach Above Shoulder Height

CONTINUOUSLY: Lift, Stand, Carry, Push, Pull, Reach, Lift Under 10 lbs., Lift 10-24 lbs., Carry Under 10 lbs, Carry 10-24 lbs., Reach at Shoulder Height, Reach Above Shoulder Height

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and should in no way be considered a contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed, based on the ongoing needs of the business. Minnesota is an Employment-At-Will state and implies no specific length of employment.