Shipping Associate I

Job Summary

The Shipping Associate is responsible for supporting outbound logistics operations within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures timely, accurate, and safe shipment of materials, products, and components while maintaining inventory accuracy and warehouse organization. The Shipping Associate plays a key role in meeting production and customer delivery requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Shipping

• Prepare, package, label, and ship finished goods and materials in accordance with shipping requirements and company procedures.
• Load trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material-handling equipment.
• Complete and maintain accurate shipping paperwork and system transactions.

Material Handling & Inventory

• Move, stage, and organize finished goods throughout the warehouse.
• Ensure proper product identification, labeling, and storage.
• Assist with inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Support production and order fulfillment needs by supplying materials as required.

Equipment & Safety

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment in compliance with company policy and OSHA regulations.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.

General Warehouse Support

• Assist with palletizing, wrapping, banding, and consolidating shipments.
• Follow standard operating procedures and quality requirements.
• Perform other warehouse and logistics-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional warehouse or logistics training preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in shipping, or warehouse operations, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift experience and ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand, walk, and bend for extended periods.
• Basic computer skills for inventory systems and shipping documentation.
• RF/EKW Scanner experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Shipping operations
• Forklift and material handling equipment operation
• Inventory control and accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Time management and organization
• Teamwork and communication
• Commitment to safety and quality