Job description

About us:

Epicurean is a proud USA manufacturer of cutting board and kitchen tools. Since 2003, innovation, quality, functionality, and durability have been at the foundation of the Epicurean brand. Our products are designed and manufactured at our 60,000 square-foot facility located on the Duluth-Superior harbor in Superior, Wisconsin and are distributed worldwide.

Epicurean values include a strong commitment to sustainable and responsible USA-manufacturing, safe and ethical work environments, and high-quality products. Our small but mighty team enjoys a generous PTO and 401k plan, competitive wages and an exemplary benefit package.

This physically demanding position within the shipping department warehouse is responsible for ensuring orders are shipped on time with the highest degree of accuracy. This position will require forklift operation and up to intermediate level of computer skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process shipments per company policies/best practices as well as meeting the individual routing compliance of each vendor.
• Ensure outgoing packages and skids are safe and secure for multiple transport methods.
• Label, organize and palletize cartons for small case package, LTL.
• Produce required shipping documentation as required utilizing computer software. Documentation required will vary based on transportation method and country.
• Interpret and update customer specific requirements to ensure full compliance.
• Maintain accurate overstock inventory by performing cycle counts - reporting any inventory discrepancies.
• Answer shipping questions for internal and external customers.
• Keep the shipping department clean and organized, and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Follow directions and procedures while working in a fast paced, deadline oriented, physically demanding environment.
• Work cooperatively and independently within the shipping department as well as with other production departments.
• Participate in annual physical inventory.
• Overtime hours required occasionally.
• Special projects as requested.

Skills/Qualifications

Previous experience with FedEx Ship Manager and UPS Worldship, preferred. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Able to take direction and necessary action. Attention to detail. Highly accurate. Innate sense of urgency. Deadline oriented. Problem solver. Excellent time management. Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and spend long hours on your feet.

Education/Experience

High School Diploma and one year of shipping experience, preferred. Previous forklift operation, preferred.

Benefits Included

Vacation Pay, Sick Pay, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid holidays, Flex Spending Account (Dependent Care and Health), Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, employee discount, bike to work wellness program and more!!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Shipping & receiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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