Shipping & Packaging Specialist

Fargo Woodworks Furnishings; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Fargo Woodworks Furnishings is seeking a detail-oriented warehouse associate to prepare and ship one-of-a-kind pieces. You will assemble, inspect, wrap, and crate items for shipment across the country, ensuring every piece arrives flawless.

Responsibilities include photo-documenting shipments, heavy lifting, and maintaining an organized workspace. Some forklift training may be provided; 7:30am–4:00pm, with occasional weekend overtime. Health insurance and PTO offered.

Qualifications

• Careful hands. You understand these are high-value, one-of-a-kind goods.
• Reliable and on time, day in and day out
• Able to lift 50+ lbs and stay on your feet for a full shift
• Basic phone and computer comfort for photos, labels and records
• Team player who keeps a tidy, orderly workspace
• A plus, not required forklift certified, or willing to be trained

Responsibilities

• Assemble and inspect each piece first.
• Clean every surface so no dust or debris gets trapped under the wrap
• Photo-document every shipment to the required checklist (it protects us on claims)
• Wrap and protect all parts, with extra foam on corners, edges and finished surfaces
• Build crates strong enough to survive real handling, packed tight so nothing moves
• Label and stage for shipment (fragile, do not stack, no-stack cones)
• Use downtime as prep time: cut foam, build crate parts, keep packing materials stocked

Skills

Shipping/Receiving

Heavy Lifting

Crating

Packing & Wrapping

Photo documentation

Inventory accuracy

Pallet Jack operation

Facility teamwork

Furniture assembly

Tools

Pallet Jack

Forklift

Power Drill/Impact Driver

Label Printer

Stretch Wrap

Job description

Every Fargo Woodworks piece is one of a kind, built for executive offices, boardrooms and high-end hospitality spaces, and often headed across the country. This role is the last line of defense before the customer, the last set of hands on the product.We're looking for someone careful and organized who takes pride in making sure a finished piece arrives exactly as it left the shop. We train the right person, so attention to detail and reliability matter most.What you'll doAssemble and inspect each piece first. Nothing gets wrapped until it passesClean every surface so no dust or debris gets trapped under the wrapPhoto-document every shipment to the required checklist (it protects us on claims)Wrap and protect all parts, with extra foam on corners, edges and finished surfacesBuild crates strong enough to survive real handling, packed tight so nothing movesLabel and stage for shipment (fragile, do not stack, no-stack cones)Use downtime as prep time: cut foam, build crate parts, keep packing materials stockedWhat we're looking forCareful hands. You understand these are high-value, one-of-a-kind goodsReliable and on time, day in and day outAble to lift 50+ lbs and stay on your feet for a full shiftBasic phone and computer comfort for photos, labels and recordsTeam player who keeps a tidy, orderly workspaceA plus, not requiredForklift certified, or willing to be trainedWarehouse, shipping or crating experienceSchedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm, plus occasional weekend overtime when needed.Pay: $20/hour to start.Benefits: Health insurance and paid time off.Our standard: Every shipment arrives without damage. No shortcuts, no \"good enough.\"You should be proficient in:Shipping/ReceivingWarehouse ExperienceTape Measure ReadingHeavy Material HandlingPackaging ExperienceFurniture AssemblyVisual InspectionCratingMachines & technologies you'll use:Pallet JackForkliftPower Drill/Impact DriverSaw (Circular/Miter)Stretch WrapLabel Printer