Shipping / Receiving I

The Gund Company • Waukesha, WI

2d

About The Position

The Shipping / Receiving I team member implements order-fulfillment steps for preparing shipments and completing related documentation to meet customer requirements. Duties include verifying selected items and quantities, choosing appropriate containers and packing materials, protecting products from damage, sealing and labeling containers, and entering identifying information. The role may involve using barcode readers, computer terminals, and other electronic devices to track products.

The employee prepares finished products for shipment or storage, checks work orders and shipping documentation, handles special shipment requirements, and loads or unloads trucks. The role also supports safe, efficient operations through cross-training, maintaining an organized work area, offering process-improvement suggestions, and helping train other team members. Forklift operation may be required when needed and when certified through The Gund Company.

The work takes place in a typical shop environment that is not climate controlled and may be subject to outdoor weather. Team members may encounter distracting noise, fumes and dust, and toxic or caustic chemicals; respirators or other PPE may be required. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use their hands, and talk or hear, and frequently lift or move up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with prior hands-on, vocational, or job-related coursework or training, or a similar combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read production or shipping documents.
• Ability to work independently with minimal defects.
• Ability to communicate with a supervisor about work-order priorities.
• Openness to changes caused by emergency orders or parts fabrication.
• Basic to intermediate math skills.
• Ability to learn and understand drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to use basic measuring instruments.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Regular ability to talk or hear, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; may be required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to frequently lift or move up to 40 pounds.
• Vision ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a manufacturing industry is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Move finished parts from the shop to shipping after verifying supervisor sign-off.
• Review work orders and shipment details for scheduled shipments and prepare for special requirements, including HAZCOM and international shipments.
• Match work-order and packing-slip documentation to order documentation and verify critical shipment data.
• Verify work-order sign-offs for in-process inspections and confirm quantities against the work order or packing slip.
• Wipe or mark parts as needed.
• Make boxes, crates, or skids; operate a table saw or other hand tools when required.
• Place finished products in containers for shipping or storage and pack them promptly to prevent damage according to customer specifications or internal guidelines.
• Mark and label packaged products with the required information.
• Complete work-order or packing-slip paperwork.
• Operate a forklift as needed if certified through The Gund Company.
• Load and unload trucks as necessary.
• Participate in cross-training to learn department equipment and processes.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Provide guidance, feedback, and positive behavior modeling.
• Check that tools are undamaged and safe to use.
• Suggest improvements to production and order-processing efficiency.
• Assist with training other team members.
• Follow safety rules and quality standards and model ethical behavior consistent with company values.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions.
• Regular employee feedback through the Individual Development Plan (IDP).
• A safe and healthy work environment.
• Certain long-term and performance-based incentives may be available based on role and tenure.

What This Job Offers

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