Shipping Processor

Peabody Engineering LLC is an innovative and diverse company that manufactures molded-plastic liquid storage tanks and related products. Founded in 1952, it has been under current management since 1982. Peabody Engineering is committed to a healthy company culture, a great work environment, and a genuine concern for its employees.

JOB TITLE: Shipping Processor

BASED: Peabody Engineering LLC. 230 Financial Blvd, Liberty, SC 29657

JOB STATUS: Full Time and Non-Exempt

POSITION REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

SCHEDULE: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, with additional hours as needed. Overtime must be pre-approved by management.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Shipping Processor is responsible for the final inspection, packaging, staging, and preparation of finished products for shipment. This role serves as a critical quality checkpoint, ensuring all products meet company and customer specifications before leaving the facility. The Shipping Processor works closely with production, warehouse, and shipping personnel to ensure accurate, damage-free, and on-time deliveries while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1–3 years of experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or shipping environment preferred.
• Previous shipping and receiving experience required.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain positive working relationships.
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment, or willingness to obtain certification through company training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Collaborate with team members to achieve and exceed production, quality, and shipping goals.
• Adhere to all company policies, safety regulations, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material-handling equipment.
• Perform final inspections of products before shipment to verify quality and accuracy.
• Package finished products using appropriate methods and materials to ensure maximum protection during transit and compliance with customer requirements.
• Accurately prepare, label, and stage shipments for carrier pickup.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with company housekeeping standards.
• Attend required meetings, training sessions, and departmental communications.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and communicate schedule changes promptly.
• Work overtime as required to support production and customer delivery commitments.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Maintain shipping, pallet, and dock areas in a clean, organized, and operational condition.
• Monitor and replenish packaging materials, pallets, crates, straps, wraps, and other shipping supplies.
• Construct custom pallets, crates, boxes, and protective packaging according to customer specifications and company work instructions.
• Verify that all kits, components, accessories, and documentation are included with shipments as required.
• Ensure pick sheets, packing lists, shipping labels, and other required documentation are accurately completed and attached to shipments.
• Perform shipment verification activities to confirm product quantities, configurations, and shipping information are accurate before release.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks while following all safety procedures.
• Coordinate with shipping personnel and freight carriers to ensure products are loaded, secured, and transported in a manner that minimizes risk of damage.
• Support inventory accuracy through proper handling, identification, and movement of materials.
• Cross-train in related warehouse and shipping functions to provide operational flexibility and support business needs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and communicate recommendations to management.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and quality management system requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Routinely required to stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, lift, and reach,
• Requires the essential use of hands, speech, eyesight, and hearing.
• Lifting to 50 lbs. independently and utilizing moving equipment for heavier items.
• Vision requirements include close and distance, color, and peripheral and depth vision.
• Noise level for this work environment is moderate.
• Ability to operate warehouse moving equipment safely

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work performed primarily on the production floor, frequently operating machinery.
• May involve elevated temperatures and moderate to high noise levels.
• Requires both independent and collaborative work in production teams.

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 125 Plan, 401(k) Plan with Employer Match, Paid time off. For a complete listing of benefits, see the Benefit Summary in Human Resources.