Warehouse Shipping or Receiving Associate

SAFEWAY GARAGE DOORS, LLC•Ontario, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you hands-on, safety-focused, and energized by fast-paced work? Do you take pride in accuracy, teamwork, and getting the job done right the first time? SWD and First United is hiring Shipping Associates at multiple levels to support our growing operations and keep our products moving safely and on time. Whether you’re starting out or ready to lead, we offer clear advancement opportunities, skill-based progression, and a workplace where quality and safety come first. 💪 What You’ll Do (All Levels) Move, stack, and load overhead garage doors, hardware, and related products for shipment Use forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, racking, and hands-on loading techniques Ensure all products are correct, secure, and damage-free before shipment Follow safe lifting, loading, and operating procedures Keep the dock and warehouse clean, organized, and efficient Work as part of a team to meet daily shipping deadlines 📦 Level I – Loader (Entry Level) Perfect for dependable, hard-working team players who enjoy physical work. Pull and push product carts from the warehouse floor to the dock Hand-load verified doors and products into trailers and trucks Lift, stack, and pack doors, track, hardware, and openers Secure loads using foam, load bars, or poles Read and understand letters and numbers to verify product Learn proper loading techniques and safety standards 🚚 Level II – Spotter For experienced associates ready to take on more responsibility. Spot and position trailers scheduled for daily loading Direct team members on staging and loading by route Understand load size, quantity, and trailer capacity Ensure loads are properly secured and balanced Operate forklifts (certification required) Support quality, safety, and dock organization 🧭 Level III – Team Lead A leadership role for strong communicators and problem solvers. Verify product using load lists and scanners Lead teams through correct route-based loading sequences Close shipments and create shipping documentation in ERP systems Communicate with customer service, procurement, office teams, and management Identify and report quality, safety, or loading issues Model best-in-class shipping and safety practices

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to stand, walk, squat, kneel, and reach throughout the shift
Regular lifting and maneuvering of up to 50 lbs, including overhead
Frequent use of hands and arms to handle materials
Vision abilities including close, distance, and focus adjustment

Nice To Haves

Forklift Certification preferred
Quality-Driven: Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy
Sense of Urgency: Works efficiently and meets deadlines
Team-Focused: Supports company values and helps others succeed

Responsibilities

Move, stack, and load overhead garage doors, hardware, and related products for shipment
Use forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, racking, and hands-on loading techniques
Ensure all products are correct, secure, and damage-free before shipment
Follow safe lifting, loading, and operating procedures
Keep the dock and warehouse clean, organized, and efficient
Work as part of a team to meet daily shipping deadlines
Pull and push product carts from the warehouse floor to the dock
Hand-load verified doors and products into trailers and trucks
Lift, stack, and pack doors, track, hardware, and openers
Secure loads using foam, load bars, or poles
Read and understand letters and numbers to verify product
Learn proper loading techniques and safety standards
Spot and position trailers scheduled for daily loading
Direct team members on staging and loading by route
Understand load size, quantity, and trailer capacity
Ensure loads are properly secured and balanced
Operate forklifts (certification required)
Support quality, safety, and dock organization
Verify product using load lists and scanners
Lead teams through correct route-based loading sequences
Close shipments and create shipping documentation in ERP systems
Communicate with customer service, procurement, office teams, and management
Identify and report quality, safety, or loading issues
Model best-in-class shipping and safety practices