Bindery and Shipping Helper Job Description

Bindery and Shipping Helper Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Bindery and Shipping Helper to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Handle/manage special instructions/orders on demand;
  • Store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock;
  • Report all work related injuries, illnesses, and/or near misses to management immediately;
  • Assist in the loading/unloading of vehicles;
  • Maintain departmental housekeeping standards, such as keeping floors swept and absent of debris that may be a work hazard;
  • Ensure all equipment, tools, and work station are in good working order and is free of safety hazards;
  • Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping;
  • Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, and damages and discrepancies, for reporting, record keeping purposes;
  • Safely shelve finished goods as required;
  • Wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required;
  • Always have required materials on hand, organized and replenished (boxes, tape guns, filling, chipboard dividers, and markers);
  • Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations;
  • Keep all work areas/work stations in compliance with our housekeeping guidelines;
  • Report any and all workplace hazards to management immediately;
  • Move received goods to inventory or to dispatch areas.

Requirements:

  • Team Player – stays to get the job done;
  • Able to communicate effectively with other employees;
  • Working on job assignments in other manufacturing areas as instructed;
  • Able to read packing labels/stickers/job tickets and customer specifications;
  • Happy to work shifts;
  • The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs;
  • Must be over the age of 25 and have a valid drivers license;
  • Willing to be cross trained in the work of other departments/equipment;
  • Punctual and reliable attendance.