Shipping Associate Jobs in Duluth, GA (NOW HIRING)

•    Organize and prepare daily shipments.

•    Direct movement of shipments from shipping to storage and work areas.

•    Determine space requirements and position of shipment in trucks and lays out position of shipment.

•    Follow QA procedures.

•    Communicate to all internal customers.

•    Communicate outgoing shipment requirements with designated carriers and employees in shipping.

•    Organize, distribute and print all orders.  Ship and close out all sales orders.

•    Create and print packing lists and Bill of Ladings.

•    Prepare daily management and weekly reports.

•    Maintain various files and records – both computerized and hard copy files.

•    Provide training, scheduling, and guidance to shipping personnel.

•    Coordinate with the Shop Supervisors and Leads, Master Scheduler and other shop personnel in order to attain delivery, cost and quality of service objectives.

•    Ensure the cost effectiveness of the delivery function, including the control of labor utilization - preventing excess hours, downtime and overtime, and efficient usage of transportation related equipment.

•    Foster positive working relationships. Respond proactively to performance concerns, discipline, employee complaints, and other employee relations matters.

•    Determine space requirements and position of shipment in boxcars and trucks and lay out position of shipment.

•    Assist in picking orders when needed.

• Demonstrated experience leading shipping, receiving, or warehouse staff in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Hands-on experience with truck scheduling, carrier coordination, and dock/appointment management.
• Working knowledge of shipping documentation, bills of lading, and freight carrier processes.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety regulations and a demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to enter data and navigate an ERP or warehouse management system (Macola experience a plus).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting delivery schedules simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to give clear direction, provide constructive feedback, and coordinate effectively with carriers, drivers, and internal departments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound, timely decisions under pressure in a fast-paced shipping environment.
• Demonstrated reliability and accountability; must be available to work the full shift schedule and occasional overtime as shipping demands require.
• Experience in wood manufacturing a plus, but not required.
• Lift, carry, push and or pull 1 - 50 lbs. frequently.
• Forklift certification, or willingness to obtain one, is a plus.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required; Associate’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of experience in shipping, receiving, or logistics, including truck scheduling/carrier coordination, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification is a plus.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods on the shipping/receiving floor. The employee must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally lift/move objects up to 75 pounds with assistance. Use of a forklift, pallet jack, or other material handling equipment is required. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

• The primary working conditions are those of a warehouse/shipping dock environment, with exposure to variable temperatures, noise from material handling equipment, and dock-level traffic. Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and steel-toed shoes is required at all times on the shipping/receiving floor. The employee may occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions while supervising dock activities.