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Shipping Clerk - Shipping (Seasonal)

RITCHIE ENGINEERING

Minneapolis, MN

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Workstations, Cross-Functional, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), English Language, Fast Food, Forklift, HVAC, Hand Tools, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Manufacturing Methods, Material Moving, Multitasking, Order Picking/Packing, Organizational Skills, Pallet Jack, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Documentation, Quality Metrics, Refrigeration, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Shipping/Receiving, Test Equipment, Truck Driver, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Minneapolis, MN
POSTED
3 days ago
This is Where Tradition Becomes Legend

Ritchie Engineering Co., Inc. is a family-owned company that has been innovating HVAC & Refrigeration tools and test equipment for more than 75 years. From idea conception through development, production, and shipment; every team memberplays a crucial role ensuring the quality, reliability, and efficiency of these American-made products.

What We Offer:

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your loved ones:

Schedule:
  • Enjoy a 4-day work week, 10-hours a day (Monday-Thursday 6:00am and 4:30pm).
    • Additional hours may be required during busier times

What You Will be Doing:

Perform all tasks involved in the production of assembling parts, inspection, and operating hand and power tools. Follow standard work instructions and practice safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. Employees may work in other departments in production as needs require.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Performs assembly-type functions, using hand or power tools
  • Must have basic computer skills
  • Clock in and out of work orders
  • Ability to read work orders and work instructions
  • Complete proper paperwork daily
  • Place finished goods in the designated locations
  • Notify supervisor of any mechanical or material issues
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area
  • Performs other related duties and assignments as required
  • All production workers are expected to be available to work in all areas of production
  • Other duties as assigned include training others on known processes

Shipping Responsibilities/Duties:
  • Assemble and label shipping cartons for a picking cart, pick products from warehouse shelving and insert them into the appropriate cart, and load cartons on to conveyor
  • Use voice-controlled picking headset and fingertip scanning system to obtain and communicate information
  • Perform quality checks on randomly selected and incorrectly weighed orders
  • Perform void fill procedure to secure products for the shipping process
  • Prepare large shipments on pallets using a scan gun to verify all cartons on the order are present, wrap the pallet using a stretch wrap machine, and weigh the order and record the weight
  • Complete paperwork process using in-house and external systems (UPS, FedEx, etc.) to complete Bills of Lading
  • Employees may work at different workstations as production needs require
  • Operate material handling equipment including cards, pallets jacks, sit-down forklift, order picker, and turret truck
  • General housekeeping, maintenance and organization of work areas
  • Requires interpersonal skills to coordinate with other employees and outside vendors
  • Must report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor
  • Responsible for always keeping an adequate supply of shipping materials on hand

What You Will Bring:

Required:
  • Perform different functions using both hand and power tools
  • Ability to understand quality standards, methods and reporting as needed
  • Computer skills to perform clocking in and out as well as clocking in work orders
  • Ability to effectively communicate orally or in written form with co-workers cross-functionally
  • Proficiency in reading and writing in English
  • Highly organized, self-motivated and can work independently
  • Must be highly self-motivated, work with minimal supervision and be able to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Will have a thorough knowledge of all manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment.
  • Planning: ability to think ahead and plan over a 30-day time span, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills as well as excellent communication skills (both written and oral) with ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Notify supervisor of any mechanical or material issues
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area
  • All production workers are expected to be available to work in all areas of production
  • Must have good working knowledge of part numbers and part usage and understand applications for use.
  • Proper operation of equipment to safety and productivity requirements, including but not limited to Lift Truck or Hand Trucks to convey, move or hoist materials to proper departments or areas.
  • Any other duties may be assigned.

Preferred:
  • Driver's license not required, but preferred in order to be able to drive truck between buildings
  • Must be able to accurately work with numbers in using weight to calculate shipping cost
  • Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment
  • Syteline ERP system knowledge
  • Proficiency in reading and writing in English

Where and How You Will Work

On-site Engagement and Collaboration:

This role works on-site in Bloomington, MN, where your direct contributions will make a real impact. Being in person will allow you to collaborate closely with others, build meaningful relationships, and play a key role in our company success.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Required to sit, stand, walk, handle or feel objects, tools and controls
  • Must be able to hear orders through a headset and read orders on a computer screen
  • Vision required to inspect products and documents in detail
  • Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch
  • Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; some workstations require lifting and/or moving up to 60 pounds
  • Must push/pull carts with up to 300 pounds of product on it

Work Environment:

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment, may work near moving equipment, and exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise.

This document is an outline of the primary tasks assigned and may be changed at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. All team members are expected to assist Ritchie Engineering in achieving its goals even if such tasks are beyond the scope of this outline. The job description does not constitute an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.

About the Company

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RITCHIE ENGINEERING