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Shipping & Receiving Associate
Location: Warehouse Operations
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Full-Time (40 hrs/week)
Typical Hours: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Who We Are
At Action Industries, we keep the door industry moving! As an industry-leading manufacturer and national distributor of garage door parts, weather seals, and commercial door hardware, we take immense pride in our USA-made quality and fast, dependable service. Our distribution operations are the heartbeat of our business, ensuring that top-tier products get from our floor to our customers safely and on time, every single time.
The Opportunity
Are you safety-minded, organized, and someone who takes genuine pride in a job done right? We’re looking for a dependable Shipping & Receiving Associate to step into a key role within our warehouse team.
In this position, you won't just be moving boxes—you’ll be the critical link ensuring our customers receive exact, damage-free orders. If you enjoy a hands-on, active environment where accuracy is valued and no two days are quite the same, Action Industries is the place for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Order Fulfillment: Accurately pick, package, and document customer orders using pick lists and shipping manifests.
- Freight & Loading: Safely operate forklifts to stage, build custom pallets, and load outbound trucks with properly secured shipments.
- Receiving & Traffic Control: Coordinate dock activity, unload incoming shipments, verify counts against paperwork, and process materials smoothly into inventory.
- Quality & Inventory Control: Perform accurate quality checks, document finished goods from hold areas, and maintain precise stock counts throughout storage locations.
- Warehouse Safety & Maintenance: Follow strict warehouse safety protocols, ensure secure trailer loading practices, and keep the warehouse clean, safe, and efficient.
- Team Collaboration: Pitch in on special projects and team tasks as assigned to keep operations running at peak performance.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: Prior experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, or manufacturing environments preferred.
- Equipment Knowledge: Forklift experience is a plus (or the ability and willingness to become certified on-site).
- Attention to Detail: High accuracy when reading part numbers, labels, inventory counts, and shipping paperwork.
- Safety First: A strong commitment to safe work practices and following written instructions.
- Reliability: High dependability, a strong work ethic, and a team-player attitude.
Why You’ll Love Working at Action Industries
- Consistent Schedule: Steady full-time hours (40 hrs/week) with little to no overtime, giving you reliable work-life balance.
- Great Culture: A supportive, fast-paced team environment where safety and quality come first.
- Proudly Made in the USA: Be part of a growing company known across the country for craftsmanship and quality products.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experince with inventory management and warehouse software?
- How do you ensure 100% accuracy when processing incoming or outgoing shipments?
- How do you prioritize multiple shipments during peak or high-pressure periods?
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Evansville, IN 47725 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42,179 - $54,997