Shipping Generalist

Job Description

At Blueprint Studios, we believe that the key to our success is our employees. Our team is made up of passionate designers, craftspeople and professionals who share our core values of vision, innovation, excellence, and integrity. We seek people who can think the big ideas and deliver upon the small details. If you are creative, adaptive, and talented, then you might have found a home with us!

JOB SUMMARY: The Shipping Generalist makes sure that items large and small are shipped, according to schedule, in a safe and secure manner, to satisfy the needs of our clients, exercising quality control procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Supervises the physical movement of stock, tools, equipment and materials.

Ensures all inventory and equipment is properly loaded and/or unloaded for all event orders.

Assists shipping manager with all fleet dispatch procedures and logs.

Supervises the physical movement of stock, tools, equipment and materials.

Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.

Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet delivery/install schedules.

Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, quality of product, and suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of team members.

Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.

Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.

Continuously seeks long-term team member retention through training, feedback and positive coaching methods.

Sets a leadership example for team members to follow.

Troubleshoots and resolves employee questions and concerns pertaining to shipping, facilities and transportation.

Pays close attention to the shipping areas and their physical appearance, ensuring standards are upheld.

Assists the shipping managers with managing the recycling program.

Able to interact in a professional manner with individuals at all levels of the organization, including clients, employees, and visitors.

Pays attention to details, composing, typing and proofing materials.

Must respect confidentiality in discussing clients, proprietary information, and staff issues.

Lift objects safely, asking for assistance as required to prevent injury.

Works overtime when required (at time and a half).

Shows up when scheduled, ready, and able to perform assigned duties.

Completes other duties as assigned.

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

GED or High School education.

1 to 2 years shipping experience.

1 to 2 years experience with Microsoft Office.

Able to train and coach staff often, in an effective manner, with an emphasis on productivity and working safely.

Must be able to provide written reports to management.

Be flexible and able to adapt to changing client requests.

Be organized, detail-oriented and a strong team leader.

The employee must be able to drive 16' and 24' truck.

Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Bilingual in Spanish a plus

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 ensure individuals with disabilities to perform the crucial functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear.

The employee is required to operate sewing equipment, as well as sewing-related tools (scissors, measuring tape, etc.)

The employee is required to stand, walk, and use hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl

The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 45 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to heavy

The temperature will vary from hot to cold depending on the weather

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits the first of the month after 60 days of employment. In addition to paid holidays and up to 14 days of paid vacation your first year with us, we offer the following benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Company-paid life insurance with additional insurance available

Short & Long-term Disability Insurance

Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance

401k Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discounts

A Great Team Environment!

ABOUT US

Blueprint Studios is a nationally renowned special event design, production and rentals firm, long known for our expertise in establishing industry trends, coupled with a keen client focus and responsiveness. We specialize in delivering products and services to a continuously growing base of clients that range from some of the most prominent corporations to a luxury social customer base.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. Our team is made up of passionate designers, craftspeople and professionals who share our core values of vision, innovation, excellence, and integrity. We are looking for people who can think the big ideas and deliver upon the small details.

Learn more about who we are and what we do at or check us out on Facebook at

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Blueprint Studios provides equal employment opportunities(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Blueprint Studios expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.