Job Details

Principal Responsibility: The Inventory Loadout & Shipping Coordinator's responsibilities include storing consigned merchandise in a manner that is consistent with APAA standards and procedures to reduce damage or loss, organizing consigned merchandise for pick up, and maintaining all records, logs, and databases so that inventory is accurate. They also assist the Shipping Manager in containerizing, packaging, and mailing customers' merchandise.

Position is: Hourly Position Reports to: Inventory Loadout Manager, Shipping Manager

Position Supports: Intakes, Shipping and Loadout departments

The Inventory Loadout & Shipping Coordinator is Responsible For:

1. Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup or shipping according to schedule or direction.
2. Carefully and accurately maintain the inventory tracking system to ensure items are stored in a safe and organized manner.
3. Optimize space utilization in the warehouse without compromising safety or risking damage to consigned merchandise.
4. Follow APAA policy for the storage of special items such as combustibles, firearms, jewelry, precious stones, and metals.
5. Transports materials in the warehouse by forklift, hand truck, cart, or other conveyance as required.
6. Keep the pickup bay, warehouse, and any other storage areas free of garbage, debris, snow, and ice.
7. Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers.
8. Report any inventory discrepancies or damage to consigned merchandise to the supervisor.
9. Ensure all buyers' merchandise marked for "shipping" is transferred to the shipping department.
10. Perform other duties in support of the APAA mission as directed.

Physical Requirements

1. Must be able to complete various activities in the department that may require hours of lifting, sorting, standing, sitting, and carrying.
2. Must be able to walk up and down stairs and climb ladders.
3. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs alone, or greater weights with assistance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

1. Receive, verify, and place into temporary storage consigned inventory.
2. Box or containerize inventory by the seller.
3. Store inventory on designated shelves.
4. Good written and verbal communication skills.
5. Strong sense of time organization and urgency.
6. Able to work independently and within a team.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Two years related to shipping operations experience is preferred but not required.
2. Ability to communicate effectively and address.
3. Ability to read and interpret documents and craft letters, memoranda, invoices, company policies, and various others.
4. Proficiency in MS Office and/or Google Workspace Applications.
5. Valid Alaska driver's license.
6. Ability to pass a background and reference check.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. APAA is a locally grown and Alaskan-owned small business that maintains high standards within a fast-paced environment that requires regular attendance and attention to multiple ongoing tasks that may overlap. Occasional overtime is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: 401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional Development Assistance

Referral Program

Employer Funded Life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability

Employee Health Insurance, Dental and Vision

Schedule: M-F, 9a-6p, 1-Hour Unpaid Break for an 8-Hour Shift

Experience: MS Office/Google Workspace applications for one year (Preferred)

General Standards

1. All client materials and information will be held strictly confidential outside the company.
2. All telephone calls and correspondence, both internal and external, will be returned within one business day and within two hours whenever possible.
3. All employees are responsible for utilizing company technology accurately to leverage online resources and further our competitive advantage in the market.
4. Every member of the team is responsible for bringing solutions to the table; we never present a problem without a recommendation for its resolution.
5. Each member of the team is responsible for the relationships we have with our clients; attention to client experience is always top of mind.
6. Employees will provide staff assistance as requested, with a spirit of helpfulness. This means each employee may be asked from time to time to work in other departments as needed.
7. Employees are encouraged to recommend ideas for the betterment of the company, innovations, and improvements within their department and position.