Shipping and Delivery Associate

Job Details

MAIN - Gastonia, NC

Full Time

Day

Who are we?

Beverly Knits designs and develops fabric for all markets, including intimate apparel, active wear, outdoor products, mattress and bedding, automotive, industrial, and medical. We also produce fire retardant products for apparel, bedding and industrial end uses. Beverly Knits is one of the largest circular knitters in the U.S., and has created industry-leading solutions for some of the world’s greatest brands of performance wear, athletic footwear, and intimate apparel. The ability to innovate and respond quickly to changing demands has been a hallmark of Beverly Knits since its founding.

Discover the Beverly Knits difference.

We respect manufacturing as a calling. Manufacturing is a vital and yet challenging vocation, and we are committed to helping our team find daily—and lasting—fulfillment in their work.

We recruit the best of the best. Our rigorous, scientific recruitment process means that we have a team composed of employees of the highest caliber.

We nurture teams of excellence. Our team members develop a genuine bond with their coworkers, trusting that each member of the team is as qualified and dedicated as they are.

We empower employees and foster a spirit of continuous improvement. We work with team members to say “yes” to creative suggestions to make life better for our customers and our employees.

We reward stellar performance. BKI strives to provide a generous and comprehensive compensation package to help you stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a great work/life balance. To “walk that talk,” we offer competitive pay, benefits (medical, dental, vision, life), 401K, paid time off, and paid holidays. On top of all that, you'll be surrounded by awesome people who care deeply about what they do and will do whatever it takes to help YOU succeed.

So What (Exactly) does a Shipping Associate do?

Shipping Associates use various tools and vehicles (e.g., pallet jack, fork lift) to receive and unload incoming raw material from trucks, and load outgoing product. Shipping Associates also have some material handling responsibilities - As a regular part of their job, they partner closely with various positions throughout the warehouse picking up and delivering materials. Shipping Associates work closely with BKI’s maintenance, supervisors and other team members to ensure we’re delivering high quality fabrics to delight our customers.

What you’ll do:

Coordinate with the Shipping Manager on daily shipments and activities

Ensure transfers are completed in a timely manner

Ensure freight carriers are loaded and unloaded as required

Utilize shipping resources (materials and equipment) for optimum department effectiveness

Maintain accurate inventory and perform key duties during the company’s physical inventories

Wrap/palletize and organize orders based on customer needs by load size and carrier

Inspect trailers prior to loading and secure loads on trailers

Maintain Forklifts and ensure proper charging

Provide backup assistance (and train on new duties) for the shipping manager as needed or directed

Operate company trucks and forklifts according to safety training guidelines

Be on the job on time, making the shift break effective with the leaving shift Inspector(s).

Adhere to break schedule and assure your break partner can handle the task effectively.

Maintain high level of housekeeping essential to the efficient transport of high quality knit fabrics.

Seek continuous improvements allowing Beverly Knits to continue to be a market leader so that future jobs are assured.

Be enthusiastic about delivering exceptional products for our customers and be a positive, motivational team member.

What Others Say About You:

You’re a fast worker

You have high attention to detail

You’re highly adaptable

You can work well with others

You have a strong sense of ownership and are accountable

You’re a self-starter and love to take initiative

You love to multi-task

You're a fantastic listener

You're resourceful

You’re energetic

You love problem solving

You're warm, friendly, approachable, and have an innate desire to delight customers and help others

What’s required of you:

A valid NC Driver’s license.

Ability to attain in-house certification for operating a fork lift, and to operate company vehicles.

Physical abilities to stand, walk and kneel on concrete floors, climb ladders, move 75 pound rolls and reach above head.

Must be able to tolerate exposure to lint, chemicals and heat in summer months.

Ability to read and write in English

Must comply with all safety, quality and production requirements and instructions.