Shipping and Receiving Associate

Diamond Z; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, andVision

401(k) with up to 4% match

Life Insurance $20,000

Gain Sharing program

PTO after probation

Discount on tools/items

Job summary

Diamond Z is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Associate to safely operate forklifts, ship and receive goods, and prepare accurate documentation. The role involves loading and unloading, coordinating with carriers, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace on site in Idaho.

The position requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds, read records, and comply with Diamond Z safety policies. Prior forklift certification is preferred and related training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and prepare shipping, receiving and inventory documentation records.
• Ability to operate forklift safely and move materials or equipment.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and more with assistance.
• Must read and follow safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Examine shipment contents and verify accuracy against records.
• Prepare finished goods for shipping and contact carriers for arrangements.
• Operate forklift to move materials, load/unload trucks, and store items.
• Maintain PPE per Diamond Z Safety Manual and follow safety protocols.
• Keep work area clean and organized; assist with special projects as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shipping docs

Documentation handling

Basic math

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Forklift operator certification training

Tools

Measuring tape

Job description

Job Summary:

The Shipping and Receiving Associate safely operates forklifts to move materials or equipment, ships and receives goods, and prepares proper documentation as required.

Essential Duties

• Examine shipment contents and compares records to verify accuracy.

• Reads or prepares proper shipping, receiving and inventory documentation records

• Prepares finished goods for shipping.

• Prepares shipping documents. Helps contact carrier representatives to make arrangement of shipping.

• Successfully completes Rule Steel forklift operator certification training and carries operator card at all times.

• Safely operates forklift to move machinery or material, load trucks, unload trucks, place materials in appropriate storage area or in production areas.

• Uses and maintains required personal protective equipment as outlined in the Diamond Z Safety Manual.

• Understands and follows all Diamond Z safety policies and procedures.

Other Duties

• Cleans and organizes work area.

• Appropriately disposes of scrap material and waste.

• Assists with special projects as assigned by supervisor

Qualification requirements

• Ability to reach over and around objects to lift, move, or place objects or materials

• Ability to successfully complete Rule Steel’s forklift operator certification training.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

• Ability to occasionally lift objects weighing over 50 pounds with assistance.

• Ability to see in order to safely operate forklift and read instructions or other documents.

• Ability to sit for extended periods.

• Ability to stand, bend, squat, kneel, climb, push, pull, reach above shoulder height, and reach below shoulder height.

• Ability to handle, place, manipulate, operate, stack, and connect equipment and materials through fine and basic hand skills.

• Ability to use hands and fingers repetitively to steer for extended periods.

• Ability to verbally communicate with coworkers and supervisors in a safe and productive manner.

• Ability to understand simple math functions such as counting, adding and subtracting.

• Ability to use and read a measuring tape.

• Ability to work extended shifts to meet business demands.

• Ability to pass a preemployment drug screen.

Working Conditions

• Temperature and humidity variances consistent with normal outdoor ranges. Climate control in the facilities is limited. Will require working outdoors.

• Air contaminates such as exhaust fumes, smoke, and dust may be present but are below the recognized TLV.

• The presence of electrical and compressed air sources.

• The presence of bottled gas and oxygen.

• The presence motor fuels, oil, and hydraulic fluids.

• The presence of chemicals.

• The presence of moving equipment, lift trucks or other vehicles.

• May be subject to cramped working conditions in some cases.

• Exposure to flying particles, hot metals, or molten metal.

• Exposure to light radiation from welding or plasma cutting.

• Exposure to sharp edges and points on steel and abrasive tools.

• Exposure to falling or rolling steel.

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance policies
• 401(k) options with up to 4% company match
• $20,000 Life Insurance Policy for the employee paid for by Diamond Z
• Gain Sharing Employee Incentive Plan available to all employees after 30 day waiting period
• Prorated PTO amount for the employee's first year of employment after the completion of 90 day probationary period
• Graduated PTO schedule based on seniority within the company at the 1 year, 5, year, and 10 year anniversaries
• Supplemental benefit policies available for buy in including Long and Short Term Disability, employee discount on any purchased tools/items, employee reduced cost on company branded uniforms, Voluntary Life Insurance for the employee, spouse, and children with Guaranteed Issue

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. DZ Grinders, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.