Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment. Responsibilities: • Compares identifying information and counts, weights, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records • Determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates • Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons, using stenciling equipment • Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers. Inserts items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding • Nails covers on wooden crates and binds containers with metal tape, using strapping machine • Stamps, stencils or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers • Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage • Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages • Routes items to departments • Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications • Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies • Coordinates loading and unloading of trucks • May be required to operate forklift or uses hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping-and-receiving platform to storage or work area Requirements: • Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor • exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally • exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently • exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects • Must be a US Person Company Profile: Patriot Machine, Inc. is a technologically advanced aerospace manufacturer headquartered in St. Charles, Missouri. We supply complex structural parts and assemblies made from aluminum, titanium and steel to America’s largest aircraft manufacturers. Our culture of innovation and continuous improvement attracts skilled workers who are looking for a challenge. We offer opportunities to learn, grow and help shape the future of aerospace by applying innovative approaches to problem-solving. Patriot Machine is a woman-owned business currently consisting of over 190 employees and 277,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space. We recently expanded into a new advanced manufacturing facility with ample space for further growth. We provide employees the opportunity to work alongside industry experts at an ultramodern manufacturing company. Patriot Machine offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, life/disability, 401(k) with employer contributions, paid vacation and holidays.