2nd Shift Shipping Associate

Dane Manufacturing; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly catered luncheons

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid ESL classes

Team environment

Opportunity to learn & grow

Safety-focused workplace

Job summary

Dane Manufacturing in Waunakee, WI ships fabricated metal products and relies on a detail-minded team for on-time delivery.

As a Shipping & Logistics Associate, you will package, label, document shipments, and operate forklifts and related equipment in a fast-paced environment. You’ll collaborate with Production and Quality to ensure accuracy and safety across all shipments.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping, warehousing, material handling, or manufacturing.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, shipping documents, and material tags.
• Forklift certification is required or you must be willing to obtain certification.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, and secure fabricated metal products for shipment.
• Accurately label shipments and complete shipping documentation (BOLs, packing slips).
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and overhead cranes/hoists as needed.
• Perform visual inspections to ensure products are ready to ship and meet quality expectations.
• Create shipping labels and arrange pickups using shipping systems and carrier websites.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks.
• Verify materials, quantities, and shipping information for accuracy.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, and Logistics teams to keep shipments moving on schedule.
• Keep the shipping area clean, organized, and safe.
• Identify shortages or damaged materials and communicate issues to the team.

Skills

Shipping experience

Warehousing

Material handling

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Basic math & measurement

Team player

Safety-conscious

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: WAUNAKEE, WI 53597

Get It Packed. Get It Loaded. Get It Out the Door.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Prepare, package, and secure fabricated metal products for shipment.
• Accurately label shipments and complete shipping documentation such as BOLs and packing slips.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and overhead cranes/hoists as needed.
• Perform visual inspections to make sure products are ready to ship and meet quality expectations.
• Create shipping labels and arrange pickups using shipping systems and carrier websites.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks.
• Verify materials, quantities, and shipping information for accuracy.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, and Logistics teams to keep shipments moving on schedule.
• Keep the shipping area clean, organized, and safe.
• Identify shortages, damaged materials, or discrepancies and communicate issues to the appropriate team.

THIS JOB IS A GREAT FIT IF YOU...

• Have experience in shipping, warehousing, material handling, or manufacturing.
• Are organized and pay close attention to details.
• Are comfortable operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Can read and understand work orders, shipping documents, and material tags.
• Have basic math and measurement skills.
• Can work in a fast-paced environment and manage changing priorities.
• Are dependable and take pride in getting the job done right.
• Put safety first when handling materials and operating equipment.
• Enjoy being part of a team and helping keep the entire operation moving.

Forklift certification is required or you must be willing to obtain certification.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

We believe our employees deserve to feel like part of the team — not just another number.

• Monthly Catered Luncheons We provide catered lunches for employees on all three shifts!
• Comprehensive Benefits Package We offer a full, comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their families.
• Paid ESL Classes We provide paid English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to help employees strengthen their English skills, build confidence, and succeed both at work and in everyday life.
• Team Environment Work closely with Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Logistics to keep materials and finished products moving.
• Opportunity to Learn & Grow Build valuable skills in shipping, logistics, inventory, material handling, and manufacturing.
• Safety-Focused Workplace We take safety seriously and provide the training and PPE needed to safely handle materials and operate equipment.