Shipping Associate

Sauder Family CompaniesNew Haven, IN
$17

About The Position

We build healthcare furniture and are looking for a SKILLED manufacturing shipping associate. There is minimal forklift operation involved. 1st shift - 6:30a to 3:00p Previous manufacturing shipping experience and good attendance are a MUST for this small department. There is minimal forklift operation involved. $16.50+ to start, depending on experience

Requirements

  • 3–5+ years of hands-on shipping experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
  • Demonstrated experience loading trucks and securing large or heavy freight
  • Working knowledge of UPS, FedEx, LTL, and freight carriers
  • Experience scheduling trucks and coordinating outbound freight
  • Ability to read bills of lading, packing lists, and shipping documentation
  • Experience acting as a lead, trainer, or go-to person for shipping functions

Nice To Haves

  • Experience supporting or backing up a Shipping Manager or Supervisor
  • Exposure to freight claims, carrier negotiations, or shipping KPIs
  • Experience in a role with decision-making authority, not just execution

Responsibilities

  • Own daily outbound shipping operations, including truck scheduling, carrier coordination, and load planning
  • Prepare and oversee shipment of large, heavy, and oversized products, ensuring proper packaging and secure loading
  • Coordinate domestic shipments using UPS, FedEx, LTL, and FTL carriers
  • Communicate directly with carriers to resolve shipping delays, claims, and service issues
  • Review shipping priorities and adjust schedules to meet production and customer demands
  • Train and support shipping team members; serve as a functional lead in the department
  • Partner closely with Operations and Customer Service to ensure on-time delivery
  • Prepare to assume full managerial responsibility for shipping operations within 12-18 months

Benefits

  • medical
  • prescription
  • dental and vision coverage with company contribution towards Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • 3 weeks paid vacation from weekly accrual
  • 401(k) match and profit sharing plan
  • disability coverage
  • life insurance
  • pay for performance increases
  • tuition reimbursement
  • advancement opportunity
  • Sauder Village membership
  • employee referral bonus
  • sweet furniture discount

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

101-250 employees

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