Experienced Shipping Professional
Hastings, PA - USA
Job Summary
5 Years Required UPS WorldShip ShipStation International Freight/LTL
Own the shipment. Share your expertise. Get it right every time.
At Plastic Printers weve spent more than 30 years delivering custom products to businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Our shipping environment is fast-moving and detailed with multiple carriers shipping platforms freight shipments international orders and unique customer-specific requirements.
Were looking for a highly experienced Shipping & Logistics Professional who has developed exceptional shipping skills through years of hands-on experience.
5 Years of Relevant Shipping Experience Required
This position is specifically intended for an experienced shipping professional with a minimum of 5 years of solid directly comparable professional shipping experience.
We absolutely encourage candidates earlier in their careers to apply to Plastic Printers-we have other opportunities for individuals developing their skills and experience. However please do not apply for this particular position if you do not meet the minimum 5-year shipping experience requirement.
For this opening we need someone who can bring established shipping expertise from day one-someone who has personally handled complex high-volume shipping across multiple carriers shipping platforms service levels freight and domestic and international shipments.
What Youll Do
Personally execute daily shipping while helping ensure shipments are completed accurately efficiently and on time
Process high-volume domestic and international shipments including required documentation
Work confidently across multiple shipping and carrier platforms including UPS WorldShip ShipStation FedEx and comparable systems
Determine the appropriate carrier service level packaging and shipping method based on each shipments requirements
Coordinate Freight/LTL shipments including scheduling pickups preparing freight and documentation communicating with carriers and tracking delivery
Execute customer-specific shipping requirements including blind shipping Plastic Printers branded packaging customer-provided packaging custom labels third-party shipping accounts and special instructions
Perform and ensure accurate packaging label printing palletizing shrink-wrapping and custom packaging
Verify addresses quantities documentation labels packaging service levels tracking and customer-specific requirements
Troubleshoot and resolve tracking issues address problems carrier discrepancies damaged or lost shipments missed pickups and delivery exceptions
Manage multiple shipments deadlines carrier cutoffs and changing production priorities simultaneously
Help establish and maintain accurate repeatable shipping processes and procedures
Mentor less-experienced team members sharing knowledge and reinforcing proper shipping procedures accuracy and attention to detail
Work across Production Fulfillment Customer Service and other departments to anticipate needs and keep shipments moving
Identify opportunities to improve shipping methods packaging carrier utilization costs accuracy and efficiency
What Were Looking For
You have spent years working directly in Shipping and have developed the judgment that comes from experience. You dont simply know how to create a shipping label-you understand how to get a shipment where it needs to go successfully efficiently and on time what can go wrong and how to resolve it when it does.
Youre comfortable moving between carriers platforms shipping methods freight and international requirements. You can prioritize when multiple shipments are urgent maintain accuracy under pressure and confidently help others execute established processes correctly.
Most importantly you take pride in being exceptionally good at what you do and still enjoy doing the work yourself.
Required Experience
Minimum 5 years of directly relevant professional shipping experience - REQUIRED
Extensive hands-on experience executing high-volume shipping
Strong working experience with UPS WorldShip ShipStation FedEx and/or comparable shipping platforms
Demonstrated experience executing domestic and international shipments and documentation
Experience working across multiple carriers service levels and shipping methods
Experience coordinating Freight/LTL shipments
Strong knowledge of shipping documentation carrier requirements packaging labels tracking and delivery processes
Hands-on experience with packaging label printing palletizing and shrink-wrapping
Demonstrated ability to identify troubleshoot and resolve shipping and delivery problems
Ability to successfully manage multiple shipments deadlines carrier cutoffs priorities and interruptions simultaneously
Ability to mentor others and help ensure established shipping processes are understood and executed accurately
Exceptional attention to detail organization problem-solving and follow-through
Forklift experience or ability to become certified
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and remain active throughout the workday
Reliable ability to work on-site Monday through Friday
Please note: The minimum experience requirement refers specifically to professional shipping experience. General warehouse receiving packaging fulfillment or inventory experience does not replace the required 5 years of directly comparable shipping experience.
Warehouse & Inventory Experience - Preferred
Experience with warehouse and inventory management is a strong plus. This position will also contribute to the successful organization and daily readiness of our warehouse including:
Receiving and verifying incoming materials and supplies
Inventory organization accuracy and material availability
Warehouse storage staging and material flow
Maintaining an organized clean safe and efficient warehouse
Waste and recycling coordination and general warehouse needs
Grounds/property needs and upkeep
Event setup and teardown
Identifying opportunities to improve warehouse organization inventory practices and workflow
What Success Looks Like
Shipments go out accurately professionally and on time. International documentation is correct. Freight is coordinated. Customer-specific instructions arent missed. Carrier problems are resolved. Multiple priorities stay organized and shipping processes are executed consistently.
When another team member needs help your experience allows you to teach the process reinforce accuracy and help ensure the job is done right.
What We Offer
Paid training medical dental vision and life insurance 401(k) with up to 4% company match HSA Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
Plastic Printers is a growth-focused fast-moving company where experienced people have the opportunity to take ownership improve processes share their expertise and make a meaningful impact.
If shipping is a skill youve spent years mastering-and you take pride in both doing it exceptionally well and helping others do the same-we want to meet you.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Plastic Printers specializes custom plastic cards, business cards, gift cards, key tags, menus and so much more. From your custom design or ours. Fast!