Shipping Associate

BDC Brands; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Discounts on BDC products

Paid cross-training and in-house Forkl

Job summary

BDC Brands is seeking a Shipping Associate I–III for our Dade City, FL warehouse. The role involves receiving, picking, packing, labeling, and shipping orders, operating forklifts, and ensuring accuracy and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Typical schedule is Mon–Fri with some Saturdays; starting compensation ranges from $17–$23 per hour. The company offers growth through levels I–III and a path to advance based on attendance and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 18+ with a high school diploma or GED
• Reliable transportation to Dade City
• Able to work the schedule above, including some Saturdays
• Able to read pick tickets, packing lists, and labels; comfortable using a tablet or scanner
• Willing to wear PPE and follow safety rules every day
• Experience shipping to retailers or with UPS/FedEx/LTL carriers
• Experience with an ERP, WMS, or shipping software
• Military veteran background

Responsibilities

• Receive products using scanners and place them in the correct rack locations
• Pick, pack, box, and label customer and retailer orders accurately and to carrier requirements
• Run the labeler and boxing stations; stage orders by carrier and cutoff time (Level II+)
• Palletize and wrap outbound freight; load trucks and verify against the bill of lading (Level III)
• Operate stand‑up forklifts to unload, put away, and stage product (Level III)
• Participate in cycle counts and record moves in our ERP/shipping system so the system matches the floor
• Inspect product and packaging; report damage, shortages, or mislabels right away
• Follow all safety rules, wear PPE, and keep your area clean and organized (5S)

Skills

Reliability

Safety minded

Team player

Improvements

Drama-free

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP

WMS

Shipping software

Job description

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Shipping Associate

002 - Warehouse Full Time Dade City, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1077

Salary Range: $17.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Shipping Associate (Levels I–III) – Warehouse / Pick-Pack / Forklift – $17–$23/hr

Job Type: Full-time, on-site (in person)
Location: Dade City, FL 33525
Schedule: Monday–Friday, typically 7:30 AM–4:00 PM. Start and end times may shift earlier or later as needed, and some Saturdays are required.

About BDC Brands

Black Diamond Coatings (BDC Brands) is a veteran- and family-owned U.S. manufacturer. We make premium, environmentally friendly sealers, cleaners, and polymeric sand under our DOMINATOR®, AQUA-X®, and OBSESS® brands. You’ll find our products at Lowe’s, The Home Depot, Walmart, and Amazon, and every one is made right here in Florida.

We’re growing fast. Our goal is to be about 10x bigger in the next few years. We’re not hiring bodies for a dock; we’re recruiting the best people we can find and giving them a clear path to grow quickly.

What You’ll Do

• Receive productsusing scanners and place them in the correct rack locations.
• Pick, pack, box, and label customer and retailer orders accurately and to carrier requirements
• Run the labeler and boxing stations; stage orders by carrier and cutoff time (Level II+)
• Palletize and wrap outbound freight; load trucks and verify against the bill of lading (Level III)
• Operate stand‑up forklifts to unload, put away, and stage product (Level III)
• Participate in cycle counts and record moves in our ERP/shipping system so the system matches the floor
• Inspect product and packaging; report damage, shortages, or mislabels right away
• Follow all safety rules, wear PPE, and keep your area clean and organized (5S)

Who Thrives Here

• Reliable doers — you show up on time, every time, and finish what you start
• Safety-minded — you don’t take shortcuts, and you speak up when something’s wrong
• Team players — you help the whole team hit its goal, not just your own station
• Improvers — you notice a better way and suggest it
• Drama-free — you’re respectful and direct, and you focus on the work

Your Career Ladder: Apply Once, Get Placed at Your Level

Everyone applies to this one posting. We place you at the level that matches what you can do today, and we show you exactly what moves you to the next one.

• Shipping Associate I: No warehouse experience needed. You learn pick-pack, labeling, and our carrier and retailer rules. Move up by running the labeler or boxing station reliably with 90 days of solid attendance and 99.5%+ order accuracy.
• Shipping Associate II: You run the labeler and boxing stations, stage orders accurately, and help with inventory counts. Move up by earning forklift certification, completing QC per the bill of materials, and becoming the go-to person in 2 or more areas.
• Shipping Associate III: Certified forklift operator who receives products, scans products to put away, pick and pack correctly, loads trucks, troubleshoots the labeler, owns retailer compliance, and trains others.

Requirements

• 18+ with a high school diploma or GED
• Reliable transportation to Dade City
• Able to work the schedule above, including some Saturdays
• Able to read pick tickets, packing lists, and labels; comfortable using a tablet or scanner
• Willing to wear PPE and follow safety rules every day

• Experience shipping to retailers (The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, Amazon) or with UPS/FedEx/LTL carriers
• Experience with an ERP, WMS, or shipping software
• Military veteran background

Physical Requirements

• Lift 50 lbs frequently and unassisted
• Stand and walk for a full shift; bend, reach, kneel, and climb
• Work in a warehouse that is not air-conditioned
• Work around non‑hazardous chemicals while wearing the right PPE (we provide training and Safety Data Sheets)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Discounts on BDC products
• Paid cross‑training and in‑house forklift certification

BDC Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. We proudly welcome veterans.

Ready to build something?

If you’re a solid doer who wants to grow fast with a company that’s going places, we want to meet you.