Freight Packager - Shipping/Receiving

Benshaw; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Benshaw in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Freight Packager to prepare products for shipment, inspect items, and pack them securely for transport. The role includes palletizing, labeling, and ensuring proper protection for distribution.

Responsibilities include packaging large freight, operating a forklift/crane as needed, and coordinating with Logistics for ongoing tasks. Local candidates with warehouse experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Warehouse experience (2 years) preferred.
• Shipping/receiving experience (1 year) preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer and various programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare large, palletized Freight for shipment and apply banding/shrink wrap.
• Box and foam midsized items for freight shipment.
• Package for all web stock builds.
• Maintain shipping supply inventory (banding, wood pallets, tape, shrink-wrap).
• Build pallets when needed and mark weights/dimensions on packages.
• Operate forklift and crane as necessary and load trucks.
• Offload, visually inspect, and sign BOL/delivery receipt; note any damage.
• Seek new tasks from Logistics Coordinator or management when tasks are complete.

Skills

Work independently

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Freight Packager:

Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm(weekend work and overtime as needed)

Location: Benshaw, 615 Alpha Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 (RIDC Park)

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 dims 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

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older at the time of hire.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Warehouse 2 years (preferred)
• Shipping or receiving 1 year (preferred)
• Comfortable operating a computer and utilizing a variety of programs.

Desired Skills and Experience

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

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods, up to 8 or more hours per shift, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to safely lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and repetitive use of the hands and arms to perform job duties.
• Must be able to use hand tools, power tools, and other manufacturing equipment safely and effectively.
• Requires sufficient visual acuity to inspect parts, read work instructions, and perform quality checks.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment that may include exposure to noise, moving machinery, varying temperatures, and other industrial conditions while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Since our founding in 1983, Benshaw has grown to become a recognized leader in the design, development and manufacture of mission critical motor controls and drives. That’s why, when the application is critical, and the environment harsh, customers specify Benshaw more than any other brand.
Intelligent, creative, and determined people have made us who we are today. We recognize that hiring and developing talent is a key element in our continued growth. We are looking for people with ambition and commitment to excellence to continue to drive these results. If you are looking for a business environment where people treat each other with mutual respect and dignity and each employee can make a difference, Benshaw is the company for you. 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 Employment Opportunity Statement
Benshaw is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Please Note: This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis, without restriction and without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals on F-1 OPT, CPT, H-1B, or other temporary work authorizations. We are unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this role.