About This Role
<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><p><b><span>Job Description</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Performs various shipping duties accurately and efficiently to help meet and<span> </span></span><span>exceed on</span><span>-</span><span>time shipping, shipping<span> </span></span><span>accuracy</span><span><span> </span>and shipping efficiency goals.</span></span><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>Duties and Responsibilities</span></b></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Pack</span><span>s</span><span><span> </span>a wide range of products using proper shipping materials and techniques to ensure all items are protected<span> </span></span><span>during shipping</span><span><span> </span>for both domestic and international shipments</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Identifies</span><span><span> </span>orders that require priority shipping and<span> </span></span><span>utilizes</span><span><span> </span>most appropriate<span> </span></span><span>cost effective</span><span><span> </span>methods (NDA, Ground, FTL,<span> </span></span><span>etc</span><span>)</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Assists</span><span><span> </span>with picking orders, stacking product on pallets, wrapping pallets, applying shipping labels, loading trucks, kitting,<span> </span></span><span>and<span> </span></span><span>pick zone replenishment process.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Communicates with other departments<span> </span></span><span>regarding</span><span><span> </span>challenges affecting the shipping department</span><span>, priority shipments,</span><span><span> </span>or shipped products</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Processes orders accurately and<span> </span></span><span>in a timely manner</span><span><span> </span>using shipping software, genera</span><span>ting</span><span><span> </span></span><span>required documentation for</span><span><span> </span>the selected shipping method.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Follows forklift and powered pallet jack safety procedures including but not limited to<span> </span></span><span>pre trip</span><span>, proper charging,<span> </span></span><span>operating</span><span>, and warehouse barricading.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Puts and picks pallets from warehouse racking using forklift</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Partner</span><span><span> </span>with<span> </span></span><span>l</span><span>ogistics</span><span><span> </span></span><span>and other departments</span><span><span> </span></span><span>on</span><span><span> </span>carrier changes</span><span>, late<span> </span></span><span>pick ups</span><span>,</span><span><span> </span>and<span> </span></span><span>troubleshooting</span><span><span> </span>problems</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Assist</span><span><span> </span>other departments with one time shipping needs</span><span><span> </span>including ensuring<span> </span></span><span>proper documentation<span> </span></span><span>is completed</span><span><span> </span>including any hazmat declarations</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Assist</span><span><span> </span>with truck unloading and storing parts in<span> </span></span><span>appropriate locations</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Monitor and document shipping errors</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Create and send</span><span><span> </span>Daily Shipping Summary Report</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Follows all company protocols, attendance policies, HR<span> </span></span><span>requirements</span><span><span> </span>and safety procedures</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Maintains a safe, clean working environment.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Sends advanced shipping notice to customers who require them, providing necessary information on the pending shipment using EDI,<span> </span></span><span>spreadsheets</span><span><span> </span>or e-mail. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Schedules pickups when necessary, including full truck and LTL pickups providing all necessary shipping documentation, communicating delivery details to the customer when<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span><span> </span>and logging relevant information</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Documents current processes</span><span><span> </span>and<span> </span></span><span>suggest</span><span>s<span> </span></span><span>process improvements</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Maintain and update data and records in<span> </span></span><span>shipping software</span><span>, coordinating with other teams when necessary</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Invoices orders producing all necessary packing slips, shipping labels, package identification labels, and documentation as required by customer, order type, and shipping method.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Miscellaneous duties as assigned by the supervisor</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Skills & Knowledge</span></b></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>High School Diploma or GED Required</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Basic c</span><span>omputer skills</span><span><span> </span>– experience with<span> </span></span><span>AS400, Excel, Word, Outlook, Share</span><span>P</span><span>oint</span><span>, UPS<span> </span></span><span>Worldship</span><span><span> </span>desired</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Communication skills – ability to communicate and work well with others</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Accuracy-minded</span><span><span> </span>and<span> </span></span><span>detail-oriented</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Must be able to prioritize workload</span><span>,<span> </span></span><span>work under pressure</span><span>, and<span> </span></span><span>meet deadlines</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Must be able to<span> </span></span><span>operate</span><span><span> </span>a forklift<span> </span></span><span>safely indoors</span><span><span> </span>and<span> </span></span><span>outdoors</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Previous</span><span><span> </span>s</span><span>hipping experience<span> </span></span><span>desired</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>Physical Requirements</span></b></p></div><div><p><span><span>This job requires you to<span> </span></span><span>lift up</span><span><span> </span>to 40<span> </span></span><span>lbs</span><span>, bend, twist, turn, kneel, squat, reach overhead, perform strong pinch and grip, push-pull up to 100<span> </span></span><span>lbs</span><span>, and stand/walk up to 10 hours per day</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>Work Environment</span></b></p></div><div><p><span><span>A large percentage</span><span><span> </span>of work time is spent in a production warehouse where temperatures range from warm to<span> </span></span><span>cool</span><span><span> </span>and noise level can be moderate to high.</span></span><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>Work Schedule</span></b></p></div><div><p><span><span>The<span> </span></span><span>Battle Ground, WA location<span> </span></span><span>shipping department<span> </span></span><span>operates</span><span><span> </span>on a 4/10 work schedule Monday – Thursday, with occasional mandatory overtime on Fridays or weekends as needed.</span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>The pay range for this position in Washington State is $21.01 to $25.71. </b><b>Individual pay within those ranges is determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.</b></p></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Base Pay Range:</b></p>$21.01 - $25.71<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span><span>Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Visa sponsorship will not be provided. To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><i>We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.<span> </span>Apply today!</i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a <span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WCO0">generous matching</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.</span></p><p></p><p><b>About Polaris</b></p><p></p><p><span><span>As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. <a href="https://www.polaris.com/en-us/" target="_blank">www.polaris.com</a></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>EEO Statement</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><i>Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or </i><a target="_blank" href="mailto:Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com"><i><span><span class="WCO0">Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com</span></span></i></a><i>. 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