Reports To: America’s Service Center Manager

Department: Service

Location: Fort Collins, CO

Position Type: Temp to hire, full time for the right candidate

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The In-Situ Shipping Technician is responsible to ensure customer orders are effectively packaged and sent on time to the right destinations around the globe. This role is responsible to manage a broad range of shipping requirements between domestic and international shipping, including shipping dangerous goods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be a reliable team player, prepared and on time for the work shift, scheduled meetings and assignments
• Package outgoing shipments to adequately protect them from damage in transit, including strapping and shrink wrapping of freight shipments
• Understand departmental policies and procedures for shipping Sales orders, Rental Orders, and Service orders
• Prepare miscellaneous shipments per In-Situ policy
• Prepare shipping labels and documentation for shipments via 3 main carriers, Federal Express, United Parcel Service and DHL, for both domestic and international shipments
• Schedule and prepare documentation for LTL Freight shipments
• Initiate shipments via Freight Forwarders including documentation preparation, scheduling pickups and follow up through delivery. Includes air, ground and ocean shipment
• Become certified to ship Dangerous Goods through training and passing the required examination.
• Maintain shipping supplies inventory including ordering supplies directly from supplier utilizing In-Situ’s Kanban system
• Resolve shipping exceptions/issues in a timely manner
• Escalate and resolve any issues arising due to shipping software or equipment
• Prepare freight quotes at the request of other departments, such as sales and purchasing
• Meet daily shipping deadlines and cutoffs for carrier pickups
• Communicate companywide via email, relevant shipping information such as weather-related service delays and holiday schedules
• Coordinate with carriers regarding company closures, holiday schedules, etc.
• Support rentals, service, and receiving during down time

JOB REQUIERMENTS:

• Ability to work effectively with multiple departments. Proven communication and organizational skills
• Familiarity with Windows OS and Windows Office products (Excel and Word)
• Problem solver and team player with a strong work ethic. Must be punctual to shift times.
• Ability to handle changing priorities
• Process oriented
• High Sense of urgency when needed
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States

DESIRED ATTRUBUTES:

• Computer skills – Basic understanding of MS Outlook, MS Access, and MS Excel
• Experience with FedEx Insight and UPS World Ship Software.
• Understanding of packaging methods and techniques
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and understanding of Kanban

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Computer system data terminal
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Lifting, bending, reaching, squatting, walking, sitting

Wage: $16 – 20 per hour

Are you ready to be a part of a great team that has direct impact on the strategy and success of the company? In-Situ® Inc. is a leading manufacturer of innovative environmental monitoring equipment that protect our water resources. We create industry leading products and solutions that focus on innovative design, high reliability and exceeding our customers' expectations. We are looking for a passionate, hands-on individual who will take the lead in refining and developing In-Situ’s Global Quality Management System across our multiple locations.

In-Situ Inc. builds world-class environmental monitoring instruments ... and world-class careers!

• Please apply at https://in-situ.com/about/careers/ if above qualifications are met.
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