Associate Shipper/Receiver

Simpson Strong-Tie • Enfield, CT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Simpson Strong-Tie is hiring a Warehouse Associate to pick and prepare less-than-truckload shipments, receive UPS deliveries, and/or stock finished goods needed to fulfill customer orders. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and located in Enfield, Connecticut. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with overtime as needed. Employees receive a $1.00 shift differential for every hour worked.

The role uses an ERP system and/or tablet to complete shipments; pulls, packages, and palletizes products; and ensures shipments meet packaging, customer, and quality standards. Other duties include receiving, stocking, rotating, identifying, tagging, storing, and locating finished inventory; preparing shipment documentation; and maintaining a clean work environment. The position requires operating large equipment and working around moving mechanical parts in a loud environment, with possible exposure to dust, heat, cold, and wet or humid conditions. Relocation is not available. Domestic travel is not required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of warehouse, logistics, and/or shipping experience.
• Simpson Strong-Tie Powered Industrial Truck Certification; certification will be provided at hire.
• D.O.T. HazMat Training; training will be provided at hire.
• Ability to operate a forklift, reach truck, order picker, and electric pallet jack.
• Ability to prioritize safety, demonstrate safe work practices, and promote a safe work environment.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with tens and hundreds.
• Ability to work independently and follow written and oral instructions, including safety guidelines, work instructions, and company policies.
• Reliable, punctual attendance in accordance with the attendance policy.
• Effective communication skills, including listening and asking questions to ensure understanding.
• Understanding of company quality standards and quality-control processes.
• Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to work with other team members to accomplish group goals.
• Ability to multitask and take initiative in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to apply customer-service principles and processes.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to stand, walk, see, talk, and hear regularly; occasionally sit; and continuously position oneself to operate equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.
• Successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Complete shipments using an ERP system and/or tablet; pull, package, and palletize products for shipment.
• Ensure incoming and outgoing shipments meet packaging, customer, and quality standards.
• Receive, stock, and rotate product; identify, tag, store, and locate finished inventory.
• Create and apply shipping labels, packing lists, and bills of lading for each pallet or shipment.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $1.00 shift differential for every hour worked.
• Eligibility for a quarterly bonus or commission.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible full-time employees.
• Retirement contributions.
• Employee stock purchase and bonus plans.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick days, funeral leave, and jury duty.
• Years-of-service awards.
• Employee discounts and employee referral bonuses.
• Charitable contribution matching.
• Education reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED