Highlights
Safe operation of all warehouse equipment including tow motor, computer, calculator, scales, battery chargers, copier, telephone, and plastic wrap machine. Internal: Warehouse, Receiving, Distribution, Department Managers and Supervisors, Plant Management, additional Warehouse associates.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | BELMONT, NC |
| Industry | Manufacturing - Other |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1983 |
| Website | https://www.uscotton.com/ |
Description
Ensures proper procedures and organization in shipping department are followed.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.
- Ensure proper "switch" times for full vendor vehicles/trucks
- Train new shipping employees.
- Ensure proper charging of all tow motors.
- Organize the shipping of orders.
- Check the quality of the product to be shipped out to customers.
- Ensure cleanliness and organization of the warehouse and office.
- Ensure efficient operation of the shipping department when the Production Supervisor is not available.
- Is knowledgeable of specific customer instructions.
- Read, use, and complete shipping efficiency reports.
EXPERIENCE
- Must have previous manufacturing and/or warehouse experience.
EDUCATION
- High school graduate or GED equivalency required.
SKILLS
- Read, write, and speak English
- Strong math skills.
- Ability to learn and operate computer according to company programs.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and self-directed with little Supervision
- Good organizational and communicational skills.
- Safe operation of all warehouse equipment including tow motor, computer, calculator, scales, battery chargers, copier, telephone, and plastic wrap machine.
- Read and use work order pick lists.
- Follow all standard operating procedures.
- Follow verbal and written instructions as assigned with customer orders.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with warehouse personal, plant operations and Logistics personal.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft 365
- Experience with Logistics Management Systems (LMS) software platforms for warehouse operations.
- Experience (Inbound / Outbound Freight Management) with Systems such as SAP, AS400, DatatexNow, and other applicable Systems.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE
- Tow motor certified
- AS400
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
- Able to withstand changing climates (temperatures range from 85 degrees to -20 degrees)
- See Job Analysis document
POSITION IN ORGANIZATION
- Reports to: Plant Manager, or Assistant Plant Manager, or Production Supervisor
- Directly Supervises: Material Handlers
- Indirectly Supervises: None
RELATIONSHIPS
- Internal: Warehouse, Receiving, Distribution, Department Managers and Supervisors, Plant Management, additional Warehouse associates
- External: Outbound/Inbound freight appointments as assigned, Vendors as assigned
About Company
U.S. Cotton's mission is to manufacture and market high-quality products that support and satisfy our customers’ and consumers’ needs. Productively promoting innovative products that adhere to our four basic business principles – quality, value, performance and service will make U.S. Cotton the leading health and beauty aide cotton products company in the Americas.
As the number one manufacturer of cosmetic and beauty aid products, our vision centers on the evolution of supply chain to demand better response, better service, and consistent improvements in speed to market. We also pursue diversification through seeking opportunities that complement our core competencies. As a team, we are driven to be forward-thinking leaders who strive to identify innovative solutions. Together, we challenge conventional methods in order to achieve the ultimate experience in operational excellence, machinery capabilities, and technological advantages.