Shipping Associate

Sauder Family Companies • New Haven, IN

1d • $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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees