Associate Shipper/Receiver

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Employee stock purchase and bonus plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Years of service awards

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. seeks an Associate Shipper/Receiver in Theodore, AL to handle shipping, receiving, and stocking of finished goods for customer orders. The role requires operate ERP/tablet, palletizing, and ensuring shipments meet standards in a fast-paced environment.

This full-time, on-site position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and attention to detail, with required training in forklift operation and HazMat procedures at hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Simpson Strong-Tie Powered Industrial Truck Certification required (will certify at hire).
• D.O.T. HazMat Training required (will certify at hire).
• 0-3 months of warehouse, logistics, and/or shipping experience required.
• Equipment: Operate forklift, reach truck, order picker, and electric pallet jack.
• Safety: Ability to prioritize safety by demonstrating safe work practices and promoting a safe work environment.
• Mathematical Reasoning: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to Work Independently: Follow both written and oral instructions, including safety guidelines, work instructions, and company policies.
• Attendance: Able to consistently demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance in accordance with our attendance policy.
• Communication Skills: Speak effectively to relay information to all departments and levels.
• Quality Standards Knowledge: Understand company quality standards and QC processes.
• Problem Solving: Able to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Teamwork: Ability to work with others to achieve goals.
• Results Focus & Initiative: Multitask and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer Service: Apply customer service principles on the job.
• Reading Comprehension: Read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Complete shipments using ERP system and/or tablet.
• Pull, package, and palletize products for shipment.
• Ensure incoming and outgoing shipments meet packaging, customer, and quality standards.
• Receive, stock, and rotate product.
• Identify, tag, store and locate finished inventory.
• Create and apply documents, such as shipping labels, packing list, and bills of lading for each pallet/shipment. (10%)
• Maintain a clean work environment. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned. (10%)

Skills

Safety

Mathematical Reasoning

Independent Work

Attendance

Communication

Quality Standards Knowledge

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Results Focus

Customer Service

Reading Comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Powered Industrial Truck Certification

D.O.T. HazMat Training

0-3 months warehouse, logistics, and/or shipping experience

Tools

Forklift

Reach Truck

Order Picker

Electric Pallet Jack

Job description

Company Overview

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees. Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

Job Overview

As an Associate Shipper/Receiver, you will be responsible for shipping, receiving, and stocking finished goods needed to fulfill customer orders.

Responsibilities

• Complete shipments using ERP system and/or tablet.
• Pull, package, and palletize products for shipment.
• Ensure incoming and outgoing shipments meet packaging, customer, and quality standards.
• Receive, stock, and rotate product.
• Identify, tag, store and locate finished inventory.
• Create and apply documents, such as shipping labels, packing list, and bills of lading for each pallet/shipment. (10%)
• Maintain a clean work environment. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned. (10%)

Desired Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Simpson Strong-Tie Powered Industrial Truck Certification required (will certify at hire).
• D.O.T. HazMat Training required (will certify at hire).
• 0-3 months of warehouse, logistics, and/or shipping experience required.
• Equipment: Operate forklift, reach truck, order picker, and electric pallet jack.
• Safety: Ability to prioritize safety by demonstrating safe work practices and promoting a safe work environment.
• Mathematical Reasoning: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiple and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to Work Independently: Follow both written and oral instructions, including safety guidelines, work instructions, and company policies.
• Attendance: Able to consistently demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance in accordance with our attendance policy.
• Communication Skills: Speak in the most effective way to relay information to all departments and at all levels within the organization. Listen and ask questions to ensure understanding.
• Quality Standards Knowledge: Demonstrate an understanding of company quality standards and company quality control processes.
• Problem Solving: Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Teamwork: Ability to work with other team members to accomplish group goals.
• Results Focus & Initiative: Ability to multi task and take initiative in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
• Customer Service Skills: Apply customer service principles and processes on the job and with others.
• Reading Comprehension: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk, and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• This role operates large equipment and needs to constantly position self to maintain the operation of equipment.
• Must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.
• Regularly works around moving mechanical parts. The noise level is loud. The job may risk exposure to dust, heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions.
• Travel Required: This position requires domestic and international travel up to 0% of the time.

Work Status & Location

This full-time, non-exempt position is located in Theodore, AL. Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$19.00 / hour

Rewards

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs. Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• retirement contributions
• employee stock purchase and bonus plans
• pay for holidays
• vacation
• sick days
• funerals and jury duty
• years of service awards
• employee discounts
• employee referral bonuses
• charitable contribution matching
• education reimbursement and more

View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

Equal Opportunity

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs. Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.