Shipping Department Manager Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN

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Company: Dura-Line, an Orbia Business

Job Title: Shipping Attendant

LOCATION:  Clinton, TN

SHIFT: Monday-Friday. 1st Shift (8:00am-4:00pm)

STARTING PAY: $17.50-18.25 an hour, depending on experience

SIGN-ON BONUS:  $500 after 90 days, $1000 after 180 days totaling $1,500.00.

REFERRAL BONUS: $500 after 90 days, $1000 after 180 days totaling $1,500.00.

Walk-ins are welcome!

Dura-Line is on the lookout for dedicated, dynamic individuals with a strong commitment to attendance and work ethics to join our team. We are currently seeking a Lead Shipping Attendant to play a crucial role in the proper preparation, loading, and unloading of shipments, ensuring the seamless flow of finished products.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a keen eye for detail, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Supervision and Leadership: Assist the Supervisor in providing leadership, direction, and hands-on involvement to the shipping team.
• Process Optimization: Communicate and enforce standards for process time, settings, and other specifications to enhance output and maintain quality conditions.
• Performance Tracking: Provide tracking and feedback on results to the team and Supervisor, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Quality Assurance: Examine outgoing shipments for any product defects, ensuring only high-quality products leave our facility.
• Packaging: Assemble cardboard containers or use pre-assembled containers, insert items into containers using spacers, fillers, and protective padding.
• Labeling and Documentation: Stamp or glue identifying information and shipping instructions onto boxes or containers, post weights, shipping charges, and affix postage.
• Material Transport: Transport materials and finished products to appropriate departments or storage locations.
• Inventory Control: Assist the Shipping Technician in maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Workspace Management: Maintain a neat and orderly work area and contribute to the cleanliness of the shipping yard.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety requirements for the position and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Adaptability: Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the development of efficient shipping processes and provide ideas for improvement.
• Flexibility: Perform all other duties as directed by management.

Requirements:

• Educational Skills: Reading, writing, and mathematical competency.
• Experience: Minimum 1-3 years of progressive experience in a shipping or warehouse environment with strong attention to detail.
• Forklift Operation: Prior forklift experience is essential.
• Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable assistance.
• Tool Proficiency: Ability to use hand tools such as electric saw, air nail gun, hammer, banding equipment, and crowbar.
• Communication Skills: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English well.
• Mobility: Sufficient mobility to allow frequent entrance and exits from a lift truck.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work with the corporate office and cross-functional teams.
• Preferred Skills: SAP and MS Excel experience is a plus.

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, Dental 
• 401k with 100 % Match up to 6 % 
• Employer Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 
• Employer Paid Life Insurance 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Accrued up to 120 hours of paid time off 
• Accrued up to 56 hours of annual sick pay
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays  
• Steel Toe Reimbursement Program ($200.00 Annually) 
• Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Program (Prescription required) 
• Quarterly Perfect Attendance 
• Employee of the Month 
• Quarterly Bonus based on Performance 

What we Offer:

• Career Advancement: Dura-Line offers opportunities for career growth within our expanding organization.
• Innovative Environment: Join a company that values innovation and encourages creative problem-solving.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring your well-being and job satisfaction.
• Safety Culture: Be part of a company that prioritizes the safety and well-being of its employees.
• Collaborative Team: Experience a supportive work culture where collaboration is key to success.

If you are ready to take on a leadership role in our shipping department and contribute to the success of Dura-Line, apply now to become a valuable member of our dedicated team!

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  The compensation for this position will typically range from $17.50/hr. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. The compensation package may also include short and long-term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program. At Orbia, we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home. 

All employees are subject to pre-employment Background Check and Drug Screening and employment is contingent upon successful clearance of both. Dura-Line is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify program to verify the work eligibility of all new hires.

Dura-Line will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)