About this role
Have you ever worked for a two-time Best Company to Work for in Colorado winner? Do you enjoy working for a company that is growing, with big company benefits and a small company feel?
Why Merritt Aluminum Products?
In 2019 and again in 2024, Merritt Aluminum Products had the honor of winning the Best Companies to Work for in Colorado by CoBiz. We pride ourselves in being the best for our employees, our customers, and each other. Along with having amazing co-workers by your side, we offer a total compensation package that includes:
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Generous employer contributions to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Company paid life insurance and additional voluntary life available
- Voluntary long term & short-term disability
- Quarterly profit-sharing bonus potential
- 401(k) with company match
The hiring range for this position is $20 to $22 depending on experience.
The Shipping Specialist is responsible for the shipping of materials and products.
Key responsibilities include meeting daily shipping requirements, product packaging, shipments, inventory management, assisting with process improvements, organization and safety.
Reports To: Shipping and Receiving Manager
Key Responsibilities
RESULTS
Daily Shipments
Achieves an overall customer on-time delivery rate that exceeds Company objectives
Receives sales orders; prioritizes order processing by due date to ensure on-time delivery of products to customers
Picks and packages products from inventory in the most efficient possible method
Shipment Quality
Prepares shipping labels with accurate product information and checks work against sales orders
Packages/boxes materials for shipment to minimize the risk of potential damages during shipment
Inventory Management
May perform accurate physical counts of all inventory notifying Supervisor of discrepancies
Stores all products their correct specified warehouse inventory locations
Material Receiving
Receives and inspects incoming products
Proactively identifies and segregates products that are damaged or do not meet Company specifications
Safety & Organization
Keeps accurate, detailed and timely record keeping for all shipping and receiving activities
Takes responsibility for keeping the shipping area safe, clean and organized
Wears all required personal protective equipment including safety glasses
Process Improvement
Identifies opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction in shipping
Assists with the implementation of process improvement initiatives
Core Values
Integrity
Exhibits honesty and integrity
Maintains appropriate personal behavior
Able to admit mistakes and learn from them
Trust
Honors commitments
Maintains regular attendance
Requires minimal supervision
Excellence
Demonstrates sound and accurate judgement
Demonstrates a clear understanding of the company's mission statement and values
Accepts and uses feedback to improve performance
Respect
Respects the decisions of co-workers within the organization
Uses appropriate speech, language and tones with others
Does NOT gossip or involve themselves in the personal lives of co-workers
Teamwork
Works cooperatively in group/team environments
Proactively offers assistance and support to co-workers
Places the importance of team achievement above individual achievement
Qualifications
Requirements
Educational and experience requirements include:
Relevant experience in shipping & receiving or in a production or distribution environment
Track record of quality work
Strong work ethic and consistent attendance
Strong attention to detail
Proven ability to recommend process improvements
Proven ability to maintain organization and safety