Warehouse Worker- Shipping Agent

About us:

Since our founding in 1982, in the basement of the Yellow Turtle in Stowe, Vermont, Turtle Fur has embodied the moxie and purpose that were trademarks of our founder, Millie Merrill. What started over 40 years ago with the invention of the fleece neck warmer – affectionately dubbed The Turtle’s Neck®, sparking a design shift in winter accessories – remains the foundation and spirit of our brand today as a leader in performance and lifestyle headwear and accessories.

Today, our vision is to grow health and happiness through nature for every adventure(r). We do this by creating sustainable solutions for every body, that feel great, in every element, and built for a life lived outside. We’re a proud Certified B Corp and believe that our business should be used as a force for good. Our global growth and impact are fueled by applying our storied expertise and love of the outdoors, and by leading with big steps and treading lightly along the way.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an entry-level Warehouse Worker - Shipping Agent to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting shipping operations, ensuring accurate order fulfillment, and maintaining a well-organized warehouse environment. If you're eager to grow your career in logistics and have a passion for outdoor products, we want to hear from you!

Job Summary:

To perform the duties and responsibilities for the general shipping areas in a safe and efficient manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities/ Scope of Authority:

• No supervisory responsibilities.
• This role receives direction and authority from the Distribution & Logistics Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs general shipping duties
• Accurately and efficiently pack all orders, report any discrepancies
• Ensure that all orders are packed to customer specifications
• Accurately complete all necessary paperwork in a timely manner
• Notify proper personnel of any damage and differences with orders
• Verify any quality problems and report in a timely manner
• Assist with shipments such as weight verification and pallet transport
• Ensure that all boxes are securely fastened and labels are correctly positioned on all cartons or pallets
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Provide count verifications as needed
• Overtime may be required at times
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Other duties as assigned.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Consistently exhibits company values and ethos in all interactions with associates, customers, suppliers, and external constituents; Role models and comply with company code of conduct, policies, and procedures.
• Creates a culture of accountability while maintaining the camaraderie and friendly nature so valued by the staff and leadership team of Turtle Fur.
• Works in close collaboration with the entire organization.
• Fosters a culture of transparency to the team, partners, vendors, and consumers of Turtle Fur.

Social & Environmental Roles & Responsibilities

• Is a champion for and advocate of the mission and vision in all actions and interactions with our customers, partners, and staff. Actively role models, embodies, and supports Turtle Fur.
• Practices a strong commitment to protecting and lessening impact on the environment at work by conserving energy, reducing waste generation, stewardship of resources and recycling.
• Contributes to and fosters a safe, positive, inclusive, and productive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Able to safely operate warehouse moving devices such as pallet jacks and dolly’s
• Effective communications (writing and verbal) within all departments
• Team Oriented, flexible, reliable, dependable and cooperative
• Ability to perform basic math skills such as adding or multiplying
• Intermediate computer skills such as e-mail and inventory look up
• Support all other departments as the business needs arise
• Constantly drives results that meet company financial, quality, and operational objectives while meeting or exceeding customer expectations, thus continually strengthening our brand.

Education and Experience:

None

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 35 lbs repeatedly
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Work off and around roll around ladders
• Standard business environment.
• Bending, and reaching forward, sideways, and overhead; finger dexterity to perform functions on computer and access files; sitting for long periods at a time.

Work Location:

On Site