Shipping Associate

Hendrickson; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plans

Paid holidays and vacation

Flexible spending account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A professional manufacturing company is seeking a Shipping Associate in Franklin, Kentucky. The role involves maintaining safety standards, operating powered industrial trucks, and verifying shipments. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and preferably some related job experience. We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, can manage multiple tasks, and works well in a team. A comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Related job experience preferred.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety standards in the workplace.
• Operate powered industrial trucks.
• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Load products onto trucks.
• Assemble packing materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Position Purpose

Provides support in shipping/receiving, warehouse, and material handling to meet the requirements of our customers, internal and external. Maintains a continuous flow of product, resolves issues quickly and according to policy. Maintains a safe work environment, 5S, and supports continuous improvement efforts.

Essential Functions

• Maintain Environmental, Health and Safety standards in the workplace.
• Operate powered industrial trucks.
• Compare identifying information of counts and weights for incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bill of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Properly load product onto trucks.
• Receives and routes incoming material to its proper location in the plant.
• Reviews inventory of product.
• Assemble wooden or cardboard packing materials.
• Properly pack cardboard boxes or wooden crates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Training

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Related job experience preferred.
• Self‑starter, conscientious, enthusiastic with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, in a continuously improving environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to pay close attention to minor details resulting in the production of a superior quality product.

Physical Demands

• Constant standing, walking, reaching, balancing, cervical spine motion, lower extremities, and simple grasp.
• Frequent use of firm grasping, fine manipulation, and pitching.
• Frequent forward bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to utilize overhead cranes.

Environmental Conditions

• Non-temperature controlled manufacturing facility.
• Must wear eye, ear, and foot protection.

Behavioral Traits

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, ask questions for clarification, and take initiative.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team.
• Strong analytical and technical problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks effectively.

Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401(k) plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing; Industries: Truck Transportation