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Shipping Specialist
Location: Hellertown, PA 18055
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Environment: Hot, Humid, Dusty, fast-paced
About Us
The Bug Company is a leader in the pet industry, specializing in the safe shipping of live insects for reptile and exotic pet owners nationwide. We are looking for reliable, detail-oriented team members who enjoy active, hands-on work in a shipping setting.
Position Summary
The Shipping Assembly Specialist is responsible for preparing, packaging, and shipping live insect orders. This role involves handling live insects, ensuring order accuracy, and maintaining efficient shipping operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle, assemble, and pack insects for shipping
- Accurately assemble and package live insect orders
- Label shipments with correct information
- Safely load and unload trucks
- Monitor and report shipping or inventory issues
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
- Operate basic warehouse equipment (training provided)
- Meet daily shipping targets with the team
- Ability to use a tape gun
- Ensure the care of all live insects
Qualifications:
Required:
- Ability to handle live insects
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Basic math skills (counting, labeling, measuring)
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Dependable and willing to learn
Preferred:
- Prior warehouse, assembly, or shipping experience
Schedule:
- Sunday – Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- (hours may vary based on shipping volume and company needs)
Pay Rate:
- $17-$18 an hour
Benefits
- Paid Vacation- accrued time
- 7 major paid holidays are paid at time-and-a-half when worked
- Medical Benefits (3 different plan options)
- 401(k) with Company Match
Additional Information
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- At-Will Employment
- Offers are contingent on clearing reference checks and background checks
Next Steps:
- Complete our application questionnaire right away
- We will then contact you by phone to review the position, typically the same day
- If the phone screen is passed, in-person interviews are typically scheduled the same week
Salary : $17 - $18