Job Description 

The Shipping Associate I serves as the distribution department liaison with customers regarding final delivery of shipments and supports shipping operations by preparing for outbound shipment activities. Occasional overtime may be required based on business needs. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Complete daily job-site confirmation calls with customers at least 48 hours before the ship date to verify customer information and delivery requirements. 

• Create deliveries in SAP from customer orders and document special handling requirements for Carlisle-managed transportation. 

• Plan international ocean and parcel shipments in SAP and coordinate execution. 

• Respond to Order Management requests to adjust orders or deliveries; communicate changes immediately to the Transportation Team and update the applicable system. 

• Communicate trailer availability to the Transportation Team daily. 

• Coordinate daily with local less-than-truckload (LTL) terminals regarding equipment needed for pickup. 

• Print domestic and international order pick lists and shipment paperwork. 

• Use the Transportation Management System (TMS) to check in drivers upon arrival. 

• Appoint shipments in TMS and process customer pickup (CPU) and CRD shipments in SAP. 

• Maintain dock schedule accuracy, including loading hours and capacity, in TMS. 

• Obtain and process product orders accurately and on time. 

• Support inventory accuracy by following local requirements for shipments and finished goods, packaging, and labels. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

Required Education and Experience 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent. 

• One to two years of administrative experience in a fast-paced, high-volume warehouse environment. 

• One to two years of shipping, production, or material-handling experience. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Knowledge of warehouse-floor safety practices and the ability to recognize and report safety hazards. 

• Knowledge of company brands, private-label products, CCM products, and special product requirements. 

• Ability to perform required SAP transactions and use SAP as a product-research tool. 

• Ability to read cycle-count sheets, pick lists, packing lists, bills of lading, inbound schedules, labels, product codes, and tags. 

• Ability to obtain and maintain required hazardous-material certifications, including IATA, IMDG, and 49 CFR. 

• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 

• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with department personnel. 

• Problem-solving skills and the ability to participate in safety programs and department work groups. 

• Computer proficiency, including SAP, SFIS, Outlook, and Microsoft Office applications. 

Work Environment 

• Normal office environment with exposure to a manufacturing environment. 

• Potential exposure to drafty work areas, forklift traffic, and chemicals. 

• Eye and hearing protection are required on the production floor. 

• Safety-toe shoes with steel or composite toes are required. 

• Other personal protective equipment may be required as defined by management for the assigned department. 

Physical Requirements 

• Frequently lift or carry 1-10 pounds; occasionally lift or carry 11-50 pounds. 

• Frequently push or pull 1-40 pounds; occasionally push or pull 41-50 pounds. 

• Frequently bend or stoop, walk, stand, and sit. 

• Occasionally reach above shoulder level. 

• Continuously perform repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and fingers. 

• Continuously use vision, hearing, dexterity, and hand-eye coordination. 

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