Shipping Clerk and Back Up Driver - 1st Shift

Shipping Clerk and Back Up Driver

Job Overview

Shipping Clerk and Back Up DriverReports to: Sr. Production ManagerLocation: Kent, WA

Full Time, Non-Exempt (hourly)

Schedule:

This Position is for 1st Shift

Hytek production is open 24 hours per day. All shifts are as follows: 1st shift (Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.), 2nd shift (Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.), 3rd shift (Sunday - Friday, 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.)

Full benefits package includes:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, Performance Share incentive compensation (Profit Sharing Plan), 3-weeks paid time off to start, paid community service day, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, long-term care plan options, 10 paid holidays, and onsite health services that includes access to a massage therapist.

Salary Range for position:

$ 21.00 - $ 40.00. The pay range and total compensation package listed above is the expected pay offered for this position at the start of employment. Your pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to your relevant experience level, and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other employees. Hytek is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits.

Position Summary

Employees in this position will perform a combination of internal and external shipping duties. They work as a key member of the internal shipping team sending out domestic and international shipments per customer specifications. Will be a backup Truck Driver. Will support in receiving and packaging as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to develop your technical skills in a hands-on environment.
• Supportive team culture focused on safety and development.
• Competitive pay and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Ships packages via vendors such as UPS, Fed Ex, etc. through vendor software/portals per customer instructions and directions.
• Prioritizes and processes orders from certification department; verifies documentation is complete and places orders in the proper area for shipping via Hytek truck or common carrier.
• Scans travelers, certifications, and shipping documentation into Syteline ERP system.
• Creates bill of lading, commercial invoices, and export documentation.
• Completes international shipments through export compliance software; works with customer service, trade compliance, and packaging departments.
• Assist will-call customers including loading truck as required.
• Legibly sign off on work once completed.
• Operate forklift as required.
• Serve as a backup route driver to support deliveries as required.
• Be familiar with the safety precautions & know how to avoid injury to personnel.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities to drive positive change in productivity, delivery, and service. Be involved in Kaizen events as needed either as a participant or supporter.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Computer proficiency with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
• Ability to have a valid driver's license and able to meet Hytek's driver requirements.
• Ability to operator a forklift and hold forklift certification.
• Knowledge of international shipping procedures related to EAR and ITAR regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to train and positively influence others.
• Must be a self-starter, able to work both independently, as a team, and with customers (both internally and externally).
• Excellent accuracy with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to solve tactical and strategic problems and issues arising in this position.
• Ability to learn and use lean tools and techniques to solve tactical and strategic problems and issues arising in this position.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Must have a regular and dependable attendance record.
• Ability to Read/Write Communicate in English with Customers and auditors.
• This position requires access to export-controlled information and all applicants must satisfy U.S. export control regulations with authorization to work in the U.S. Non-U.S. persons would require an export license in order to work in the facility.

Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• 1-2 years in manufacturing environment a plus.
• Valid driver's license and able to meet Hytek's driver requirements.
• Forklift certification.
• SyteLine ERP System experience a plus.
• OCR export compliance software experience a plus.

Essential Mental/Physical Demands