SHIPPING/RECEIVING ASSOCIATE

Smyth-Minneapolis is seeking candidates who take pride in what they do, love being part of something great, enjoy learning, and creating new opportunities for our customers. From big moments to everyday moments, you get the opportunity to make a difference. Come grow and develop your career with us! 

The Shipping Associate will help bring our customers’ labels and packaging to life, enabling them to stand out over the competition, and create a customer experience that is second to none. Imagine walking through stores and seeing our labels on your favorite products and brands! 

Shifts Available: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

Our full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and much more

Compensation will be based on the skills and experiences you bring to Smyth

Key Responsibilities for Shipping Associate include: 

• Oversight of shipping and receiving activities, ensuring accuracy of counts and documentation, resolving any discrepancies as needed
• Routing of documentation to proper recordkeeping unit, i.e., Accounts Payable
• Maintaining overall accuracy, control, and organization of the warehouse
• Assisting with loading/unloading trucks and putting away product in the correct stock location
• Identifying, recommending, and implementing areas for Lean improvement/modification

The ideal Shipping Associate candidate must demonstrate:

• Attention to detail, effective time management, and multi-tasking skills to meet deadlines on multiple long and short-term projects simultaneously
• Willingness to work within a team to further enhance business systems, processes, and workflow
• Accountability for maintaining a safe work environment at all times
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration to effectively work with a diverse group of people and personalities. 
• Ability to provide high level of customer service, responding promptly and thoroughly to the inquiries and needs of individuals both internal and external to the organization

Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Required: High School degree or equivalent 
• Required: Must be able to perform heavy work, lifting up to 50 pounds, frequently pushing and pulling heavy items, often lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds 
• Required: Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in the English language
• Preferred: Experience operating warehouse equipment such as a forklift and electric pallet jack; must be willing to become certified for forklift use
• Preferred: Experience with shipping/receiving operations
• A Plus: Experience with Printing
• A Plus: Experience working with lean manufacturing