Shipper II

Job Description: Shipper II Job Title: Shipper II Department: Shipping/Receiving Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Range: $22.50 Location: Chicago, IL (On-site) About WaterSaver Faucet Co. For over 75 years, WaterSaver Faucet Co. has set the standard for quality in faucets, valves, and safety equipment for science laboratories. Our products are carefully designed and manufactured to provide exceptional durability and performance, with a product line that includes laboratory service fixtures and safety equipment. Our operations are guided by four fundamental values: Safety: We never sacrifice safety for speed or money. Quality: Durability is our standard, and we never rush orders at the expense of performance metrics. Service: We strive to get our customers the products they need when they need them. Efficiency: We achieve competitive pricing through waste reduction and lean manufacturing. Proud to Call Chicago Home We love Chicago and have always been here. We have two state-of-the-art facilities totaling 200,000 square feet in River North. WaterSaver Faucet is at Erie and Halsted Streets, while Guardian Equipment is at North Branch and Division Streets on Goose Island. Both companies have gated off-street parking, are close to the Kennedy Expressway (I90), and have easy access to public transportation. Position Summary The Shipper II is responsible for the complex assembly, routing, and preparation of customer shipments. This role involves coordinating material gathering, determining optimal shipping methods (including crating, boxing, and skidding), and applying extensive knowledge of freight classifications, rates, and regulations to ensure cost-effective transit. The Shipper II also maintains precise inventory and shipment documentation, including bills of lading, while facilitating carrier pickups and managing order shortages to ensure timely delivery. Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities Order Assembly: Assemble orders, check against shipping or customer orders, report shortages and follow up to locate items or incomplete orders. Packaging: Specify method of palletizing and package bulk or special products for shipment. Loading: Load trucks for shipment. Documentation & Dispatch: Complete bills of lading following standard procedures and arrange for carrier pickups. Equipment Operation: Use pallet jacks, order picker or standup lift truck to move material and load trucks. Safety Adherence: Comply strictly with all company safety policies, including the mandatory and continuous utilization of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and specific hand protection. Job Qualifications & Requirements Education & Experience Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience: At least 3-5 years of related training or experience. Skills & Competencies Basic mathematical proficiency for inventory counting and verification. Foundational computer literacy to navigate basic tracking applications or utilize hand-held barcode scanners or RF scanners. Familiarity with WaterSaver Faucet/Guardian Equipment products and the parts, materials, packaging, or shipping requirements relevant to the position. Physical Demands & Work Environment Physical Activity: Regularly required to stand, walk, and maintain physical balance for the entire duration of an 8-hour shift. Continuous use of hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, align, or feel small industrial parts. Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling actions are necessary. Lifting Constraints: Must possess the consistent physical capacity to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted throughout the workday. Environment: Position is located entirely on an active manufacturing floor. The work area is climate-controlled but subject to minor localized temperature variations. Benefits Pay increases after a 90 day probationary period. Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health Insurance plans; HMO, PPO, and HSA…

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