1st Shift Shipping

LKQ • Warren, IN

2d

About The Position

The Shipping role is responsible for meeting product quality standards and production deadlines. Duties include checking for defects, assembling products, monitoring and maintaining manufacturing equipment, storing products and materials, and following safety procedures in environments where materials may be hazardous. The position also ensures shipping procedures are completed promptly and that the worksite remains clean and safe. This role does not supervise employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• Previous experience as a production worker or in a similar warehouse role.
• Good understanding of how production equipment works.
• Ability to detect potential problems with machinery.
• Knowledge of basic safety rules and precautionary measures.
• Ability to lift heavy loads and transfer them manually.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate basic messages orally, write brief messages, and keep simple records.
• Ability to follow standard procedures and clear directions, using supervisor or manager guidance and assigned priorities.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment.
• Maintain warehouse machines.
• Assemble machinery parts.
• Store products and materials.
• Meet the deadlines of individual production tasks during the shift.
• Report defective products or machinery.
• Check stock levels and report deficiencies in products or raw materials.
• Keep the worksite clean to prevent hazards from chemicals and fragile products.
• Review and follow manufacturing manuals to build machinery.
• Ensure shipping procedures are timely.
• Transfer equipment manually or with forklift trucks.
• Follow company safety and quality guidelines.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

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