Shipping Receiving Associate

ASTEC; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec is seeking a warehouse associate to support shipping, receiving and logistics in a manufacturing environment. You will operate a forklift, inspect inbound goods, organize inventory, and package products for domestic and international shipment.

The role requires standing for long periods, basic record-keeping, and adherence to safety protocols. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and up to two years of manufacturing or warehouse experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years in manufacturing or warehouse preferred.
• Able to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices and docs.
• Operate forklift and load/unload merchandise.
• Prepare and package product for domestic and international shipping.
• Maintain accurate internal records and packing lists.
• Schedule freight pickups and coordinate with carriers.
• Ensure safe, organized work area and comply with safety rules.

Skills

Forklift operation

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Time management

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

BUILT TO CONNECT

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

About The Position

Position requires working knowledge of forklifts, hoists, slings, hand tools, tape measure, drills, grinders (portable & bench). Person must maintain a good work ethic and environment built on teamwork, continuous improvement, safety, communication, customer service/satisfaction and organization.

Key Deliverables

• Inspect and verifies incoming goods against invoices or other documents.
• Organizes distribution and shipping merchandise.
• Operate forklift, hand truck, or other equipment to load, unload, transport, and store inventory.
• Maintain internal record keeping systems.
• Prepare and package product domestic and international shipping.
• Identify product prior to storage based on internal processes such as bar code labels, identification labels or other processes.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Maintain level of work performance in accordance with Astec Quality Control Standards and/or job order specifications.
• Comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules.
• Load/unload freight trucks and trailers using safest and most effective method.
• Inspection of incoming freight for potential damage.
• Completion and organization of incoming/outgoing shipping documents and packing lists.
• Assurance of correct materials received/shipped by matching packing lists, picking tickets, purchase orders, invoices to product.
• Proper tagging/labeling of product.
• Storing and organizing materials at assigned areas.
• Picking/pulling items to prepare for shipment.
• Packing of product effectively to insure safe transport and no damage to product.
• Scheduling freight pickups, utilizing fastest and most cost-effective method for Astec and customers.
• Perform or assist in other assigned duties as qualified.
• Working area to be kept free of excessive debris, such as wooden pallets and cardboard boxes. Area is to be swept and debris discarded at end of each shift.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Position requires zero to two years of experience, preferably in the manufacturing field.
• Ability to multi-task with demonstrated excellence in organization and time management skills
• Must be adaptable to changing priorities.
• Perform work standing on concrete up to 12 hours a day.
• Must be able to work in various positions including squatting, bending, and reaching. (
• Ability to push/pull/lift to 60 lbs. (limit could vary depending on primary work assignment).
• Perform work in heavy industrial setting involving congestion, with exposure to industrial fumes, smoke, dust, and noise.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

None

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

NOTE:

This position responsible for certain internal control responsibilities. These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.