Shipping and Receiving 1st Shift

Job Description

Description:

First Shift

9:00am - 5:30pm M-F

Overview

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do!

The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business

Job Summary

Implement the Order Fulfillment Process steps related to the preparation of shipments and related documentation to ensure the complete satisfaction of the customer’s requirements.

Work may involve one or more of the following: knowledge of various items of stock in order to verify content selection of appropriate type and size of container; using appropriate packing material to prevent breakage or damage; closing and sealing container; and applying labels or entering identifying data on container. Workers may use bar code readers, computer terminals or other electronic devices to track product.

Essential Job Functions

Prepare product for shipment to the customer by inspecting, labeling and packaging product according to standard procedures:

Review work order and shipment details for all shipments scheduled to ship and prepare for any special requirements, including HAZCOM/International shipment requirements

Verify that all work orders are correctly signed off for in-process inspections

Confirm correct quantity/counts against work order or packing slip

Complete work order or packing slip paperwork

Operate forklift

Load and unload trucks as necessary

Participate in cross training to become knowledgeable of equipment/process within the department

Follow safety rules and quality standards

Requirements:

Qualifications and Competencies

Requires the ability to read production or shipping documents

Perform work independently with minimal defects

Communicate with supervisor on work order priority

Open to change due to emergency orders or fabrication of parts

Basic to intermediate math skills

Ability to learn and understand drawing and blueprints

Ability to use basic measuring instruments

Ability to operate a forklift

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Must be able to work overtime as needed

Education and Experience

A High School Diploma or GED with prior hands on, vocational or job-related course work/training, or any similar combination of education and experience is required. Prior experience in a manufacturing industry is preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is/may be required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment is typical of most shop environments; not climate controlled and subject to outdoor weather conditions. Team members are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join Us?

Our employees have a vested interest in our Company’s success. The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Shares are awarded each year based on a calculation that takes into consideration our Company’s financial profitability, employee tenure, and earnings. There is no out-of-pocket investment required!

In addition, our employees enjoy:

A safe and healthy work environment

Competitive wages

Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability

401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions

Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)

According to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method, The Gund Company is ranked “world-class” regarding employee engagement. Please review our current career opportunities and consider applying today! We are always accepting applications for new talent to join our organization.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.

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Last Revised:

12/2019

Full-time