Shipping Specialist

Location: Montgomeryville, United States of America
Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Montgomeryville, PA.,(USA), Onsite

Position Summary

Thales has a vacancy for a Shipping Specialist to coordinate and execute the flow of finished goods and raw materials into and out of the Shipping area. In this role you will also need to stage, pack, wrap and ship product(s) to customers, support production in the completion of packaging functions, and maintain on-time delivery (OTD) and accountability in compliance with security standards.

Key Areas of Responsibility

* Prepare orders for shipment to customers using a pick list, including printing labels, wrapping and strapping pallets and cartons, and following order-specific packing instructions.

* Coordinate with Customer Service to ensure proper handling of the product(s) via phone or email.

* Communicate with Customer Service if any issues with the scheduled shipments occur

* Prepare manifests, bills of lading (BOL), and assist with international customs paperwork

* Handle shipping transactions with secure and common carriers in accordance with security standards.

* Schedule secured carriers for shipments of product and RMAs. Restack and repackage pallets and/ cartons as needed from other sites. Prep cardbodies from sister sites based on production schedule.

* Load and unload trucks as required. Provide backup support for Receiving team and Techno Kitter as necessary, including inventorying raw materials and stored finished goods, monitoring inventory stock levels and notifying purchasing to reorder of consumables as needed, and delivering goods and materials to the site and office area.

Minimum Qualifications

* High school diploma or equivalent

* Must be proficient with computers and Microsoft Outlook

* Must be able to work autonomously

* Must be able to attain and maintain the license to operate powered industrial equipment as required by position (i.e. forklift and other power equipment)

Preferred Qualifications

* Previous shipping experience preferred

* Previous experience utilizing a forklift preferred

* Previous experience utilizing an electric walkie pallet jack preferred

Special Position Requirements

* Position is located in a manufacturing environment

* Exposed to a moderate noise level (though below 85 decibels)

* Schedule – M-F 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

* Must wear safety shoes as specified in the local Safety Shoe Policy.

* May require the use of additional personal protective equipment (such as safety glasses) as dictated by local policy.

* Must be able to perform repetitive lifting, carrying and packing functions up to 60 pounds.

* Requires constant standing and walking and occasional stair climbing

* Fast-paced work environment.

Required to utilize a variety of lifting equipment, such as fork truck, electric hand truck and Clark truck.

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.

•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period. 

•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off. 

•Company provided Life Insurance.

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

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The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Total Target Cash (TTC) 39,725.78 - 66,209.63 USD Annual

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance

•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period

•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program