Freight Packager - Shipping/Receiving

Benshaw Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Benshaw Inc. in Pittsburgh is looking for a Freight Packager to prepare products for shipment. Responsibilities include packing various items, ensuring proper labeling and protection for transport, and managing shipping supplies.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, warehouse experience, and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds. We offer competitive pay, medical, vision, dental benefits, and a 401(k) with employer match.

Qualifications

• 2 years of warehouse experience preferred.
• 1 year of shipping or receiving experience preferred.
• Comfortable operating a computer and utilizing a variety of programs.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds on occasion.
• Ability to stand for long periods throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare large, palletized freight for shipment.
• Box and foam midsized items for shipment.
• Package for all web stock builds.
• Responsible for shipping supply inventory needed.
• Build pallets when needed.
• Mark all weights and dimensions on completed packaged units.
• Use forklift and crane when necessary.
• Load trucks and clean the work area.

Skills

Time management skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Freight Packager

Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Location: 615 Alpha Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Position Overview

Prepares products for shipment from a warehouse, including picking items, inspecting them, and packing them for transport, ensuring items are properly protected and labeled for distribution.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepares large, palletized freight for shipment, including banding shrink wrap.
• Box and foam midsized items for freight shipment.
• Package for all web stock builds.
• Responsible for shipping supply inventory needed to complete packaging: banding, wood for pallet, tape, shrink‑wrap, all items needed to complete packaging, etc.
• Build pallets when needed.
• Mark all weights and dimensions on completed packaged units.
• Forklift and crane use when necessary.
• Loading trucks.
• Cleaning, organization and making sure all battery‑operated items are charged.
• Responsible for offloading, visual inspection, and signing of BOL/delivery receipt of receivables. Visual inspection for any shipping damage which needs to be marked on delivery receipt before signing and returning to driver.
• When all tasks are completed, actively seek new assignments from logistics coordinator or management.
• These responsibilities serve as a guideline for work to be completed; further activities may be assigned or requested at management discretion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Warehouse experience 2 years (preferred).
• Shipping or receiving experience 1 year (preferred).
• Comfortable operating a computer and utilizing a variety of programs.
• Ability to lift to 35 pounds on occasion throughout a shift.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time throughout a shift.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Work independently.
• Work as part of a team.
• Time management skills.
• Previous experience with forklift preferred.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay, medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401(k) with employer match, as well as a host of other additional health and employee benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled