Shipping and Receiving Associate

DZ Grinders LLC • Caldwell, ID

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About The Position

The Shipping and Receiving Associate safely operates forklifts to move materials or equipment, ships and receives goods, and prepares required documentation. The role includes examining shipments against records, preparing finished goods and shipping documents, and helping arrange shipments with carrier representatives. The associate must complete Rule Steel forklift operator certification training and carry the operator card at all times, use required personal protective equipment, and follow Diamond Z safety policies and procedures.

Other duties include cleaning and organizing the work area, properly disposing of scrap and waste, and assisting with special projects assigned by a supervisor. The position requires working outdoors and in facilities with limited climate control, as well as working extended shifts when business demands require.

Requirements

• Ability to reach over and around objects to lift, move, or place objects or materials.
• Ability to successfully complete Rule Steel forklift operator certification training.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally lift objects weighing over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to see well enough to safely operate a forklift and read instructions or other documents.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, kneel, climb, push, pull, reach above shoulder height, and reach below shoulder height.
• Ability to handle, place, manipulate, operate, stack, and connect equipment and materials using fine and basic hand skills.
• Ability to use hands and fingers repetitively to steer for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate verbally with coworkers and supervisors in a safe and productive manner.
• Ability to understand simple math functions, including counting, addition, and subtraction.
• Ability to use and read a measuring tape.
• Ability to work extended shifts to meet business demands.
• Ability to pass a preemployment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Examine shipment contents and compare them with records to verify accuracy.
• Read or prepare shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation.
• Prepare finished goods for shipping and prepare shipping documents.
• Help contact carrier representatives to arrange shipping.
• Complete Rule Steel forklift operator certification training and carry the operator card at all times.
• Safely operate a forklift to move machinery or materials, load and unload trucks, and place materials in storage or production areas.
• Use and maintain required personal protective equipment as outlined in the Diamond Z Safety Manual.
• Understand and follow Diamond Z safety policies and procedures.
• Clean and organize the work area.
• Dispose of scrap material and waste appropriately.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance policies.
• 401(k) options with up to 4% company match.
• $20,000 life insurance policy for the employee, paid for by Diamond Z.
• Gain Sharing Employee Incentive Plan available to all employees after a 30-day waiting period.
• Prorated PTO for the first year of employment after completion of a 90-day probationary period.
• Graduated PTO schedule based on company seniority at the 1-year, 5-year, and 10-year anniversaries.
• Optional supplemental benefits available for purchase, including long- and short-term disability, employee discounts on purchased tools or items, reduced-cost company-branded uniforms, and voluntary life insurance for the employee, spouse, and children with guaranteed issue.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed