C545051 Distribution (Shipping) - 1st Shift

Pro Resources Staffing Services; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Resources Inc. seeks a Service Technician for the Distribution area in Huntington, IN. The role combines receiving, packaging, and shipping duties, with training across stations.

You will handle incoming goods, prepare parts for shipment, and coordinate outbound orders in a fast-paced, climate-controlled facility with forklift activity. Day-to-day tasks include unloading trailers, using RF scanners, operating various packaging lines, and ensuring accurate inventory records.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• Proficient in basic math and computer data entry.
• Demonstrated accuracy in inventory and documentation.
• Willingness to train on forklift/cherry picker as needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments using forklifts and verify quantity and condition.
• Package parts on various lines and input production data into systems.
• Ship orders, label correctly, and ensure proper documentation.
• Move and stage goods, assist with ASRS and bin location tasks.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanning

Packing/shipping

Quality documentation

Teamwork

Tools

RF scanners

Sit-down forklift

Stand-up forklift

Cherry picker

Hoist

Job description

C545051 Distribution (Shipping) - 1st Shift

Compensation: $19.00 - $19.00

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General Overview

The Service Technician - Distribution role combines responsibilities from Receiving, Packaging, and Shipping departments. This comprehensive position involves the handling of incoming goods, preparation and packaging of parts, and coordination of outbound shipments. Work is carried out in a fast-paced, climate-controlled industrial environment with substantial forklift traffic. Technicians must operate various equipment types, follow specific quality and customer standards, and maintain accurate documentation. Employees are required to cross-train across multiple workstations, beginning with observational training on day one.

Key Responsibilities

Receiving Duties

• Unload incoming trailers using sit-down forklifts and verify goods for quantity and condition.
• Utilize stand-up forklifts and RF scanners to locate and store larger parts in racking locations.
• Use RF scanners and carts for bin locating finished goods into appropriate shelving or bin locations.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records and ensure proper storage procedures.
• Frequent stepping on and off forklifts during shift.

Packaging Duties

• Operate various workstations including Auto Bagger, Hand Bagger, Jones Machine, Hand Pack, Taper Line, and Hoist Line.
• Key in production order data into software before initiating packaging.
• Feed parts into bags or boxes manually or using automated bowl feeders.
• Perform first-piece inspections to verify accuracy before continuing production.
• Follow production orders for packaging type (individual or full tote) and final placement (pallet box or singly on pallet).
• Use hoists or lift assists when necessary for ergonomics and safety.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations and comply with all safety protocols.

Shipping Duties

• Man the Shipping Workstations
• Bin Picker – The Bin Picker uses a tablet to locate and retrieve finished goods from shelving and rack locations. Picked items are placed on carts and transported to the Blue Bin Consolidation Area, where they are combined with materials from the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS). This role requires continuous standing, walking, and order picking in a fast-paced environment and may occasionally require the use of a stepladder to access higher storage locations. Forklift operation is typically not required.
• ASRS Picker – The ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) Operator is responsible for monitoring and operating the automated storage system to ensure the accurate movement, storage, and retrieval of materials. This position supports inventory accuracy and order fulfillment by managing system transactions, replenishing inventory as needed, and ensuring materials are delivered to the appropriate workstations in a timely manner. The role requires strong attention to detail, basic computer skills, and the ability to troubleshoot minor system issues while working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Truck Packing – The Truck Packing area is responsible for preparing customer orders for shipment by packing finished goods into pallet boxes and pallets in the shipping pack-out area. This position ensures orders are accurate, properly labeled, and includes all required documentation prior to shipment. Responsibilities include verifying order contents, printing and applying shipping labels, and preparing loads for safe transportation. Workers may occasionally operate a standup forklift to move pallets and load wrapper lines. Once orders are complete, pallet boxes are adjusted or trimmed as needed to ensure a secure and efficient fit for shipment. This role requires working in a fast-paced environment while safely handling materials and maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Small Package Packing – The Small Package Packing area is responsible for accurately packaging individual customer orders and preparing them for shipment. Using a computer-based shipping system, the worker generates shipping labels, verifies order accuracy, and ensures packages meet all shipping requirements before processing. Orders are secured using a banding machine and staged for shipment. Workers may occasionally operate a standup forklift to move and load pallets into designated staging lanes. This role requires a strong attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to maintaining quality and shipping accuracy.
• Deliver picked goods via conveyors to the sorter area for order consolidation.
• Pack pallet boxes at pack-out stations, ensure labels and documentation are properly applied.
• Perform small package packing using banding machines and computer entry for shipment tracking.
• Carry and lift 50-60 boxes per hour (some up to 70+ pounds), requiring physical stamina.
• Customize pallet boxes by cutting them to fit shipment requirements.

Work Schedule

1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
3rd Shift: Sunday Night - Friday Morning, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Break Times:
BDC - 1st Shift - Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Break
9:40 am - 9:50 am - Shipping & Receiving
9:50 am - 10:00 am - Packaging, OE & Modules
Lunch
12:00 pm - 12:20 pm - Shipping & Receiving
12:20 pm - 12:40 pm - Packaging, OE & Modules BDC - 2nd Shift - Monday - Friday, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Break
6:00 pm - 6:10 pm
Lunch
8:20 pm - 8:40 pm BDC - 3rd Shift - Monday - Friday, 11:00 pm - 7:00 am
Break
12:00 am - 12:10 am
Lunch
2:20 am - 2:40 am BDC - Part Time Shift - Monday - Friday, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Break
6:00 pm - 6:10 pm

Tools & Equipment

• Stand up Forklift (once trained, if needed)
• Cherry Picker (once trained, if needed)
• H oist apparatus
• RF scanner systems, computers/software
• Utility knives, staple guns, shipping tape guns
• Printers, pallet jacks, step ladders, banding machines

Protective Personal Equipment

• Steel toe boots/shoes (mandatory)
• Anti-fatigue mats
• Anti-cut gloves (optional in packaging, required elsewhere)
• Eye protection required in designated shipping/UPS areas

Work Environment

Climate-controlled but noisy setting with constant movement and heavy forklift traffic. Tasks require frequent lifting, prolonged standing, and teamwork to maintain production flow. Ergonomic aids such as anti-fatigue mats and hoist assist tools are used to reduce strain.

Essential Job Requirements

• Must maintain good attendance and be available for overtime as required.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate in a manufacturing environment.
• Capable of reading, writing, and understanding instructions, policies, safety documentation, and job orders.
• Proficient in basic math calculations and computer entry tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to train on a forklift/cherry picker once trained in other areas if needed.
• Problem-solving ability to reason, analyze, and troubleshoot tasks.
• Effective teamwork and collaboration with coworkers.
• Consistently meet productivity, safety, and quality standards.
• Participate in daily pre-work stretching programs to prevent injury.
• Flexible to rotate between stations and assume other duties as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long durations.
• Certification and safe operation of stand-up, sit-down, and cherry picker forklifts.
• Adherence to all PPE and customer-specific packaging/shipping requirements.

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