Shipping Technician

West Fraser

Fairfax, SC

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Forklift, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Loading/Unloading, Process Improvement, Production Support, Safety/Work Safety, Time Management, Warehousing
LOCATION
Fairfax, SC
POSTED
30+ days ago

Position Description

Reporting to the Shipping Supervisor,the Shipping Technician is responsible for performing assigned tasks in the Shipping department. This position supports production process improvements and the production teams with a strong emphasis on safety, quality and efficiency.                           * This is a fulltime Nightshift position*

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: (main functions)

Ø  Safe operation of Fork Trucks.

Ø  Extensive knowledge of mill travel routes for shipping and production.

Ø  Housekeeping in the shipping end.

Ø  Communicate shipping issues to Shipping Supervisor.

Ø  Isolate non-conforming goods for rework.

Ø  Accurate unit identification.

Ø  Initial inbound sheets and bill of ladings of accurate number of units loaded and recordkeeping.

Ø  Complete shift paperwork on time.

Ø  Execute proper pattern loading for flatbed trailers, vans and railcars with approved packaging as required by mill loading standard.

Ø  Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualification(s) / Training Requirement(s)

Ø  Eligible to work in the United States

Ø  High School Diploma or GED

Ø  1 year experience loading trucks and/or railcars is required.

Ø  Experience working a warehouse environment is helpful.

Skills, Knowledge & Attitudes/Behavior

Ø  Ability to maintain all equipment in assigned areas.

Ø  Computer hardware knowledge or can be trained.

Ø  Ability to work independently.

Ø  Strong communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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About the Company

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West Fraser

West Fraser Timber Co Ltd. is an integrated forest products company producing lumber, wood chips, fiberboard, plywood, pulp, and newsprint. West Fraser, Inc. is the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary in the United States. The business has 15 lumber producing locations throughout the U.S. South.
COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
WEBSITE
http://www.westfraser.com/jobs