Shipping & Receiving Associate

1st Shift Opening – 8am – 5pm

Monday-Friday schedule (weekends & overtime as needed/required)

Starting rate $17.00

Our Shipping & Receiving Associate works closely with team members to complete accurate shipping duties in the warehouse. This position provides support for other members of the department when necessary.

Summary of Job Duties

• Visually inspect and sign for the product.
• Apply proper labels to the product and store appropriately.
• Receive product into the system and document appropriately.
• Communicate product received and distribute paperwork.
• Pull and ship product as required.
• Responsible to unload/load transfer trailers from other buildings.
• Accurately complete shipping documentation for customer shipments.
• Help ensure all items are identified properly and packaged appropriately to prevent damage.
• Communicate with support personnel via radio for clearance of dock doors and production needs.
• Communicate concerns, shortages, or issues to the supervisor; helping to resolve any areas of concern.
• Maintain an organized and clean warehouse.

Work Environment

This job will be performed in a manufacturing setting that is non-climate controlled and does experience extreme heat. Moderate to loud noise levels that require associates to wear hearing protection. This position will routinely work on the production floor around industrial equipment.

Physical Demands

Standing, walking, bending, stooping for long periods of time, grip/grasping, twisting, reaching overhead, and climbing stairs. Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs. Ability to use hand tools and/or power tools, and other industrial equipment. Ability to wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Benefits (Waiting periods apply)

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company provided life insurance
• Voluntary Life/AD&D options including dependent plans.
• 401(K) enrollment after 60 days of employment with company match
• Weekly pay!
• Ten paid holidays!

Required Skills

• Ability to safely operate a forklift and stretch-wrap machine.
• Must be able to read the bill of materials.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly according to requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Computer skills and ability to conduct data entry
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the organization.

Education and Experience

• Forklift certification
• Previous industrial or manufacturing experience is a plus.

Work Authorization/ Security Clearance

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Complete online application at westernind.com/careers or visit us at our Employment Center, 22167 C Street, Strother Field, Winfield, KS

Western Industries Plastic Products, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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