Shipping

Fastenal•Akron, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Fastenal is hiring an energetic, team-oriented Shipping employee for its distribution center at 940 W Wilbeth Rd, Akron, Ohio. This entry-level, full-time role facilitates the movement of product through the distribution center by organizing outgoing orders and loading product into trucks by hand, pallet jack, or forklift. The position may offer a flexible schedule after onboarding and training and upon meeting performance goals. The scheduled shifts are Monday through Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., and Sunday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Fastenal is committed to environmental protection and providing a safe and healthy workplace, and expects employees to follow relevant health, safety, and sustainability rules and participate in related training and programs. Fastenal has grown since 1967 from a single branch into a distributor of industrial and construction supplies with more than 3,000 servicing locations. The company emphasizes employee development, training, promotion from within, and opportunities to advance.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old due to the nature of the work.
Have proficient written and oral communication skills.
Have proficient computer skills.
Be highly motivated, self-directed, and customer-service oriented.
Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency.
Be able to learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Be willing to work a flexible schedule and extra time as needed.
Demonstrate ambition, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
Be able to lift, slide, carry, and lower packages typically weighing 25–50 pounds and sometimes up to 100 pounds.
Pass the required drug screen where applicable in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience operating a forklift.

Responsibilities

Operate computer programs, RF scanners, and printers to label product.
Inspect product for damage and document discrepancies.
Sort product into the correct locations and stack it efficiently.
Consolidate, load, and unload shipments.
Use load truck reports to locate product for outgoing shipments.
Ensure loads are properly secured for transport.
Verify product is correctly labeled for identification and delivery.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Comply with health, safety, and sustainability rules and expectations.
Participate in activities and programs that support company health, safety, and sustainability objectives.
Learn, pass, and apply environmental health and safety training.