Hybrid Shipping Associate bei Keiser Corporation

Description

KEISER CORPORATION, a leading manufacturer of exercise equipment, is looking for an experienced Shipping Associate who prepares orders for shipment by pulling materials, packing boxes, and placing items in the delivery area for pickup. The Shipping Associate follows the organization’s standards of quality and shipping best practices.

Role Description

To excel in this role, you should have excellent attention to detail, be able to multitask, have strong computer skills, and get along well with others. The Shipping Associate is responsible for loading materials to be shipped and for ensuring that orders being shipped out are sent with the correct materials. The ideal candidate will also have 2-3 years of manufacturing experience and experience operating forklifts. 

Qualifications

To succeed in this position, an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

This position may be temp-to-hire using a third-party agency. Employees are evaluated after 90 days and offered a position with the company if they are meeting expectations.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read customer orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed
• Assemble customer orders from stock, place orders on pallets, and convey orders to the shipping department
• Responsible for the everyday paperwork to ensure our shipments get out the door: Bill of lading, Invoices, Airway Bills, and other documents as required
• Mark materials with identifying information
• Open crates and other containers
• Use of the computer to enter records
• Prepare materials for distribution and load trucks
• Complete tasks accurately, working independently and with a team to meet deadlines
• Other duties as required

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Demonstrated ability to load/unload trailers using forklift and/or manual jack
• Must be able to be certified as a forklift driver within 90 days of hire
• Basic math, reading, and computer skills required
• Good attendance is necessary for this role
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Great attention to detail and time management are necessary 
• Minimum 1 year of similar job experience desired
• A focus on safety and a positive attitude is a must

SCHEDULE

• 8-hour day shift, 7 am-3:30 pm 
• Monday through Friday, no weekends 
• 30-minute meal off-the-clock, two 10-minute rest breaks

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast-paced environment with others relying on the completion of tasks
• Standing for 8+ hours a day, breaks limited to scheduled meal and rest periods
• Hot environment without AC; fans are available throughout the building
• Dress code is casual: safety–toed work boots required, no tank tops allowed 
• All employees are required to wear eye protection while in the shop

COMPENSATION

• Based on experience: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
• Final compensation will be determined based on experience
• This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs, and other considerations permitted by law
• Quarterly bonus option for most employees

BENEFITS

• Low-cost premiums for Medical and Vision coverage for employees, with the option to add family members
• Employer-paid Dental coverage for employees and their family members
• Employer-paid Life Insurance/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Account plan
• Voluntary AFLAC plans, which include life, accident, cancer, etc.
• 401k with generous employer match
• Paid time off: accrued vacation and sick time, and 8 paid holidays annually

Candidates for positions with Keiser Corporation must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Keiser Corporation will recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Our practices and procedures will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status and all other classes protected by the Federal and State Government. 

We are a drug-free Employer.