Specialist Packer

About RS Group

RS is a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, enabling them to operate efficiently and sustainably.

We operate in 33 markets, stock over 875,000 industrial and specialist products and list an additional five million relevant for our industrial customers, sourced from over 2,500 suppliers. This extensive range supports our customers across the industrial lifecycle of designing, building and maintaining equipment and operations. We enhance their experience through a tailored service model, leveraging our efficient physical, digital and process infrastructure sustainably. We combine a technically led and digitally enabled approach with an exceptional team of experts; ultimately, it’s our people that make the difference.

Our purpose, making amazing happen for a better world, reflects our focus on delivering results for people, planet and profit.

About the Role

Role Purpose

A Specialist Packer’s primary responsibility is to adhere to customer requirements and to ensure procedures are being followed in any assigned Value-Added/Specialty packing area in Outbound Shipping.

Key Responsibilities

• Examines packaging and contents of items for conformance to company specifications.
• Follows DOT and OSHA requirements on proper labeling of Hazardous materials.
• Ability to read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Invoices, Bill of lading, shipping statements, along with various other related shipping documents
• Affixes shipping/carrier labels on packages.
• Compares items pulled with customer’s order and other identifying data.
• Reads shipping orders to determine quantity and type of transport needed.
• Understanding of outbound orders (freight and parcel shipments) and process according to set specifications.
• Affix International paperwork required by customs and the carrier.
• Arrange and/or expedite shipping details such as custom declarations, routing, and carrier scheduling and pickups.
• May be trained in other Value-Added shipping areas to support work fluctuation.
• May be designated, according to the work volume to assist in other areas within the shipping department when assigned or needed.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong Written/Verbal communication
• Proficient Computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)
• Strong organizational skills, Attention to details, and problem-solving skills
• Strong reading and writing skills
• Ability to work proficiently, independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Basic math skills
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs., with the ability to engage in team lifts with weights that exceed 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Highly preferred experience in Hazmat, Export, and Freight/LTL shipping within a AS9120 and/or FTZ zoned environment.
• SAP operating knowledge.

Equal Employment Opportunity

RS Americas is an equal opportunity employer and maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent and prohibit unlawful discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other unlawful classification to the extent protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training and termination. Employees who engage in unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

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