Overview

**Wages starting at $18.27-$19.64/hour and $1.00 Shift Differential**

**3 Weeks of PTO**

**6% annual bonus based on yearly earnings that includes overtime pay**

Our Core Values

ELEVATE EVERYTHING – We each bring a specific set of skills to the table, offering up our expertise and resources to enhance the work of others. We challenge each other to be the best in order to achieve enduring value in the eyes of our customers.

BETTER IS BETTER – There is no finish line; we strive for continuous improvement in everything we do. We obsess over every detail to find ways to improve both our products and our process.

UNAPOLOGETICALLY ACCOUNTABLE – We’re open and honest in how we speak and listen. We celebrate each other’s successes, and collectively rally to solve every challenge. We own it!

COURAGEOUS INNOVATION – There are elegant ideas awaiting discovery in everything we do. We push everyone around us to pursue those ideas openly so we can continue to dominate the category.

COMMUNITY-DRIVEN – As a family business, we understand the importance of enriching the communities we call home. As a company, and as individuals, we work to make our expertise available to do the most good for those around us.

Shipping Associate I

We are currently recruiting for a Shipping Associate I to join the Benchmade Knife Company team. The Shipping Associate I is responsible for pulling, packing and preparing finished goods for final shipping to customers; refilling product bins with incoming inventory; receiving product into the warehouse. The Shipping Associate I is a strong team player who is able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Pulls, packs, and prepares all finished goods for shipment to customers using knowledge of UPS, Fed-X, or USPS , while paying high attention to account accuracy, weight and size restrictions
• Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; recording location of inventory.
• Receive, unload and place incoming inventory items appropriately
• Inspect products for defects and damages
• Check, verify customer invoices
• Operates lift trucks, pallet jacks, and other equipment to safely move parts to proper locations
• Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections; making operator repairs.
• Keeps warehouse clean and organized daily
• Performs cycle counts
• Builds and shrink-wrap pallets
• Contributes ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehousing procedures
• Supports the on-going reporting of key performance metrics
• Executes housekeeping duties.
• Provides excellent service to customers

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent, and 3-4 years of warehouse experience with a focus in UPS, Fed Ex, USPS, and freight forwarders packaging and software, Export documentation, and Key Accounts/Big Box Retailers is required. Equivalency to the qualification standard will also be considered.
• Forklift Certification preferred
• Basic understanding of inventory control and cycle counting
• Strong computer and data entry skills requires (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Familiarity with MRP systems and performing inventory transactions
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with co-workers and vendors
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Works well in a team environment with a consistently positive and helpful attitude
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities under close deadlines
• Must demonstrate good attendance and punctuality
• Quality-conscious individual with excellent attention to detail

Benchmade offer our employees a wide variety of comprehensive rewards and benefits including:

• Competitive pay
• Cash profit sharing and performance incentives
• Medical including Prescriptions and Vision
• Dental including Orthodontia
• Short-Term and Long-term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• 401K with company match
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Pay for time off, including holiday, bonus holidays, vacation, sick, bereavement and jury duty
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Outstanding employee discounts on Benchmade products and other partner companies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Targeted development planning and learning opportunities
• Employee and family events throughout the year
• Most importantly, Benchmade provides a fun, family oriented and entrepreneurial work environment

This is an exciting time to be part of a company on the verge of even greater success. If you think you have what it takes to be part of a company that strives to create a working environment that stimulates team spirit, passion, engagement, and achievement, complete an application today. Please include a resume and cover letter with your online application.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Benchmade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.