Experienced Warehouse Associate - Shipping (1st Shift)

American Bolt Corp.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Paid vacation, PTO & holidays

Job summary

American Bolt Corp. in New Berlin, WI is seeking an Experienced Warehouse Associate for the 1st shift (Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–2:30 PM). This hands-on role focuses on shipping, order fill, and packing with RFQ scanners, ensuring accuracy and timely movement of goods.

Starting pay is $20.50-$21.00 per hour, based on experience, with full-time employment and opportunities for growth. You will operate forklift, coordinate with drivers, and support training and safety initiatives in a teamwork-driven

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years' experience in warehouse shipping, receiving, and/or order filling.
• Forklift experience required (sit down, stand up, scissors lift preferred).
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Basic knowledge and use of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform order fill and packaging with RFQ scanners, inspection, and route assembly activities daily.
• Inspect products for accuracy using bolt gauges.
• Assign routes, check-in with drivers, load vehicles when needed. Review outbound orders, make notes for drivers, ensure driver's have what they need for daily routes.
• Complete 3rd party outgoing shipment/truckline coordination daily.
• Collaborate with Leads/Trainers/Warehouse Supervisors to understand the workload and schedules to manage the shift throughout the day.
• Stay on track with order filling or shipping priorities, check for new/updated orders throughout the day.
• Check the internal database periodically to stay up-to-date on orders.
• Submit PPO paperwork and other paperwork to appropriate departments, timely.
• Assist with training/re-training 1st shift shipping team.
• Complete opening warehouse procedures.
• Actively communicate with sales and other peers regarding order issues and general questions.
• Follow all policies, safety guidelines, and warehouse procedures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Experienced Warehouse Associate - Shipping (1st Shift)

Location: New Berlin, WI | 1st Shift: Monday-Friday 6:00AM-2:30PM

Starting Pay: $20.50-$21.00/hour (based on experience)

Full-Time | Growth-Focused | Hands-On Role

WHY JOIN AMERICAN BOLT?

We're not just about bolts-we're about building a strong team that works hard and takes pride in what they do.

American Bolt Corporation, a family-owned industry leader in fastener distribution, is looking for an experienced and reliable Warehouse Associate to join our 1st shift team with a home base in Shipping/Order Fill. If you're ready to put your warehouse skills to work and grow in a team-focused environment, this could be your next great opportunity.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Tactically:

• Coordinate and perform order fill and packaging with RFQ scanners, inspection, and route assembly activities daily.
• Inspect products for accuracy using bolt gauges.
• Assign routes, check-in with drivers, load vehicles when needed. Review outbound orders, make notes for drivers, ensure driver's have what they need for daily routes.
• Complete 3rd party outgoing shipment/truckline coordination daily.
• Collaborate with Leads/Trainers/Warehouse Supervisors to understand the workload and schedules to manage the shift throughout the day. Attend morning Lead huddles and offer input.
• Stay on track with order filling or shipping priorities, check for new/updated orders throughout the day.
• Check the internal database periodically to stay up-to-date on orders.
• Submit PPO paperwork and other paperwork to appropriate departments, timely.
• Assist with training/re-training 1st shift shipping team.
• Complete opening warehouse procedures.
• Actively communicate with sales and other peers regarding order issues and general questions.
• Follow all policies, safety guidelines, and warehouse procedures.

Professionally:

• Comfortable offering positive or improvement feedback to warehouse associates and floats, promptly.
• Punctuality - be on time for meetings, manage your email inbox and calendar, respond to emails and chats quickly and professionally.
• Offer professional input to the Warehouse Supervisors for 30, 90, and semi-annual review cycles for 1st shift employees.
• Set a positive example for attending company events and employee involvement. Encourage employees to be involved.

WHO YOU ARE

You have self-confidence with an optimistic outlook. You actively communicate for clarity, as well as improvement, with other teams. You are comfortable juggling multiple tasks and jobs at a high level to help shipping be successful every day. You believe that teamwork is the key to success. You are respectful of others. You are comfortable delegating tasks to others to help maximize the day.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years' experience in warehouse shipping, receiving, and/or order filling.
• Forklift experience required (sit down, stand up, scissors lift preferred).
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Basic knowledge and use of Microsoft Office.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS

• Medical, voluntary dental & vision insurance
• Life & disability insurance
• Paid vacation, PTO, & paid holidays off!
• A steady 1st shift schedule-no nights or weekends
• A clean, organized, and safety-first warehouse environment

Employment offers are contingent on successful passing of a background check, drug screen, and physical.