Fulfillment Associate

Who We Are:

PlanetArt a leader in the gifting industry looks for the best end-to-end customer experiences; reinforced with flawless delivery, high quality and value for every order. Our culture is entrepreneurial, with unwavering commitment to our people - creating a dynamic work environment that celebrates collaboration, quality, outstanding service and continual innovation. Should your skills match our needs, we will be excited to invite you to be part of our team!

Our Candidate is responsible for all aspects of warehouse functions including the receiving, storing, handling, shipping and preparing of product for customer delivery while maintaining the warehouse in a safe and orderly fashion. Due to the seasonality of our business, our peak seasons are demanding. During peak times, extended hours including mandatory 10 and 12-hour shifts and required weekend hours during all peak periods are needed. Flexibility to change shifts for short periods of time may be needed.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare shipments for delivery to customer.
• Select most economical method of shipment utilizing knowledge of shipping methods.
• Prepare bills of lading (BOL), check items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain that quantities, destination and routing are correct.
• Arrange for pick-up by designated carrier.
• Communicate via telephone and email to both inbound and outbound carrier dispatch.
• Keep an adequate supply of shipping/receiving materials on hand.
• Ensure shipments are packed to ensure safe delivery.
• Inspect receipts for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.
• Support the shipment of goods produced, and receives shipping/receiving supplies for use in, or to aid in, the production/storage of goods destined for sale to our customer base.
• Forward requisitions for shipping/receiving materials to the Department Supervisor for approval.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly manner and follow prescribed safety rules and regulations.
• Prepare routine reports and file carrier records.
• Routes receipts or items to departments.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned (e.g. mail sort and distribution)
• Assist shipping/receiving departments with short staff, high demand, or slow periods.

Work Hours

Due to the seasonality of our business, extended hours including mandatory 10 to 12-hour shifts and weekend hours are needed during all peak periods. Flexibility to change shifts for short periods of time may be needed.

Requirements

What You'll Need:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Detail oriented, practice safe operating procedures
• Demonstrated history of multi-tasking and working at a fast pace
• Required to read, write and speak English fluently,
• Interpret packing slips
• Must be able to fill out bills of lading and be familiar with various forms that are used and required by the major freight carriers.
• Enter data into computer correctly
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards
• Ability to speak Spanish a plus
• Ability to work 2nd shift during peaks and overtime and weekends as need within peaks and outside of peaks.
• Required to lift up to 50 lbs. with and without assistance
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• Covid-19 vaccine is required - reasonable accommodations will be considered

Physical Demands:

Employee will work in a manufacturing environment and be exposed to heavy machinery, dust, noise, frequent sustained walking and/or standing for prolonged periods of time, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds, and repetitive activities, including but not limited to climbing, pulling, pushing, grabbing, bending, stooping, repetitive hand motions to feel or operate objects, tools, computer or other equipment, and reaching with hands and arms.

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, as long as it does not create an undue hardship.

Benefits

PlanetArt offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Product Discounts