Shipping Associate

lifefitness; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

On-site fitness center

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength in Owatonna, MN is seeking a Shipping Associate to pull parts, inspect products, and load shipments for domestic and international customers. You will operate forklifts, verify quantities, and maintain clean, safe warehouse practices.

This hands-on role requires attention to detail, independence, and good teamwork. Wages range $21.50-$25.38 per hour with overtime eligibility, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and safely in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Pull parts and finished goods from inventory and deliver to shipment staging areas.
• Inspect outgoing products and shipments for quality.
• Verify product quantities and configurations before shipment.
• Prepare, package, wrap, and load products according to shipping specs.
• Rotate finished goods as required.
• Maintain accurate warehouse and shipping documentation.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, banders, stretch wrap equipment, and other handling tools.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Organizational skills

Communication

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Standing long periods

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift experience

Scan guns

Data entry

Job description

Join Life Fitness / Hammer Strength as a Shipping Associate and play an important role in getting our fitness equipment and parts safely and accurately to customers around the world. You'll prepare and load domestic and international shipments, verify product quality and quantities, operate material handling equipment, and work closely with your team to keep shipments moving safely and efficiently.

Location: Owatonna, MN

Shift: Day Shift

This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in doing things right. You'll have the independence to manage your work while communicating closely with your supervisor and teammates in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

As our Shipping Associate, you will:

• Pull parts and finished goods from inventory and deliver them to designated shipment staging areas.
• Inspect outgoing products and shipments for quality.
• Verify product quantities and configurations before shipment.
• Prepare, package, wrap, and load products according to Life Fitness shipping specifications.
• Rotate finished goods as required.
• Maintain accurate warehouse and shipping documentation.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, banders, stretch wrap equipment, and other material handling tools.
• Use scales, scan guns, common hand tools, and impact wrenches as needed.
• Identify and report equipment or process concerns to your supervisor.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Work with teammates to safely maneuver products during trailer loading.
• Perform other related duties as needed to support warehouse and shipping operations.

What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Shipping Associate:

Required

• Strong attention to detail and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and safely in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• A motivated, dependable, self-starting approach to work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and teammates.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to routinely work with others to maneuver or slide products into trailers.

Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous forklift operating experience.
• Experience using scan guns and entering data.
• Familiarity with manufacturing operations.
• Previous inventory experience.
• Transportation, warehousing, shipping, or material-handling experience.

Why Life Fitness / Hammer Strength?

You’ll join a team that takes pride in building and delivering quality fitness equipment. We value people who work safely, take ownership of their responsibilities, support their teammates, and look for ways to get the job done right.

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. Your base wage will be between $21.50 - $25.38 per hour and includes eligibility for overtime. The actual wage offer will be based on qualifications, experience, location, and other relevant factors. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the Production Bonus Plan, which provides opportunities to earn additional compensation based on performance metrics. Bonus eligibility is subject to meeting certain production goals and other criteria as outlined.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off including paid holidays, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Employees also have access to our state-of-the-art on-site fitness center featuring industry-leading Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment, making it easy to support health and wellness before, during, or after the workday. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment , recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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