Shipping Helper - Temp Conversion

Gibraltar Industries; Hastings (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Hybrid & remote work opportunities

Job summary

Gibraltar Industries is seeking a shipping helper to aid in loading and storing products for shipment or warehousing. This role includes verifying quantity, quality, labeling, and addressing items, staging, palletizing, and manually loading onto trucks while ensuring paperwork is complete.

The position emphasizes safety, 6S organization, timely product handling, and teamwork in a non-supervisory setting with adherence to attendance expectations.

Qualifications

• Less than high school education or 1–3 months related experience/ training.
• Located products based on customer bill of order and location codes.
• Retrieve products in timely and accurate manner.
• Stage and organize products in staging area.
• Build pallets to size for shipping; operate power tools as needed.

Responsibilities

• Locate products based on customer bill of order and location codes.
• Retrieve products in timely and accurate manner.
• Stage and organize products in the staging area.
• Build pallets to size for shipping; operate power tools (nail gun, saw, banders) as needed.
• Manually load, pack, and organize products on trucks.
• Complete required paperwork.
• Maintain regular attendance at the facility.

Skills

Pallet building

Power tools usage

Loading and staging

Safety procedures

6S organization

Attendance

Paperwork accuracy

Timely retrieval of products

Education

Less than high school

1–3 months related experience

Tools

Nail gun

Saw

Banders

Job description

Summary:

The main goal of the shipping helper is to aid in the loading and storing of products to be shipped or warehoused. The helper will help verify quantity, quality, labeling, and addressing of products and items of finished goods ready for shipment by performing the following duties. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Locate products based on customer bill of order and location codes.
• Retrieve products in timely and accurate manner.
• Stage and organize products in "staging area".
• Build pallets to size depending on shipping needs. Ability to use power tools, ex. Nail gun, saw or banders.
• Manually load, pack, and organize products on trucks based on shipping logistics.
• Properly complete all required paperwork.
• Maintain regular attendance at QAP facility.

• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Reinforce and maintain a high level of organization and cleanliness by utilizing 6s standards.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance at QAP facility.

• Any additional task assigned by management.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Customer Focus

Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Integrity and Trust

Is widely trusted; is seen as direct, truthful individual, can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidence; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent himself/herself for personal gain.

Perseverance

Pursues everything with energy, drive and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks

Comfort Around Higher Management

Can deal comfortably with more senior managers; can present to more senior managers without undue tension and nervousness; understands how senior managers think and work; can determine the best way to get things done with them by talking their language and responding to their needs; can craft approaches likely to be seen as appropriate and positive.

Informing

Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and/or the organization; provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information.

Composure

Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn’t show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.

Patience

Is tolerant with people and processes; listens and checks before acting; tries to understand the people and the data before making judgments and acting; waits for others to catch up before acting; sensitive to due process and proper pacing; follows established process.

Time Management

Use his/her time effectively and efficiently. Values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities.

Education and/or Experience

Less than high school education; or one month to three months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills/Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract and count in simple units of measurement (whole numbers). Ability to read basic English. Interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and write simple lists.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

May be asked to have a Forklift License to facilitate loading.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. You must notify the company if such an accommodation is needed. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk for most of the 8 hour shift. Must have the ability to use hands to handle, grab, lift, pull or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving forklifts and pallets. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside seasonal weather conditions when loading trucks. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Hearing protection is encouraged. The employee must be able to work in the confined space of a semi trailer on a regular basis. We also require steel toed shoes and protective eyewear at all times in the plant.

What we offer

Health & Welfare

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
• Health care & dependent flexible spending plans
• Free Life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous 401(k) plan

Flexibility & Time Off

• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, holidays.
• Hybrid & remote work opportunities available

Community & Personal Development

• Donation matching and time off to volunteer
• Educational reimbursement

Disclaimer

The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

About Us:

Gibraltar Industries is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.

Gibraltar Industries by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

Gibraltar Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.