Shipping/Receiving Associate (1st shift)

Donaldson Company, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company, Inc. is seeking a Shipping/Receiving associate in the United States to safely operate a forklift, follow shipping instructions and procedures, and maintain accurate inventory of finished goods to meet production and customer orders.

The role emphasizes compliance with DOT, HAZMAT, and environmental policies, and requires proactive communication with supervision to prevent and correct inventory issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2–3 years shipping, warehousing, or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely and follow detailed procedures.
• Knowledge of DOT and hazmat procedures is preferred or training provided.

Responsibilities

• Work Safely and observe all EHS rules.
• Follow shipping instructions, packing list requirements, and use designated carriers.
• Inventory finished goods to assure production and availability accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with shipping procedures to maintain record accuracy.
• Investigate inventory errors and take corrective action.
• Notify supervision of pending or imminent problems.
• Load trailers as they become available.
• Be a self-starter and work independently.
• Handle material and transportation of product.
• Assist in receiving stores or production lines to meet customer orders.
• Comply with DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety policies; use PPE as required.
• Participate in DPS continuous improvement and kaizen events.
• Provide coverage for other shipping and receiving department members.

Skills

Forklift operation

Materials handling

Hazmat training

Organize work

DOT procedures knowledge

Shipping/warehousing exp

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• - Work Safely and observe all EHS rules
• - Possess thorough knowledge of customer shipping instructions and Donaldson shipping procedures, authorized carriers, packing list requirements, shipment markings, and packaging
• - Inventory finished goods materials to assure production/availability accuracy.
• - Ensure compliance with all established shipping procedures to maintain a high degree of record accuracy
• - Initiate investigations into any finished goods inventory errors and take appropriate action to correct errors
• - Notify supervision of pending or eminent problems
• - Load trailers as they become available
• - Must be a self-starter with ability to work independently
• - Material Handling and Transportation of Product
• - Assist in receiving stores or production lines if required to meet customer orders
• - Comply with all DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures
• - Comply with all Health and Safety policies and procedures
• - Use all designated Personal Protective Equipment as required
• - Active involvement in DPS through continuous improvement and kaizen events
• - Provide coverage for other members of the shipping and receiving department

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• - Work and operate forklift safely
• - For internal positions, no written warnings (within 12 months)
• - Must be DCI licensed to operate a forklift and able to demonstrate proficiently in the operation of department equipment for which applying.
• - Previous materials handling experience preferred
• - If working with hazardous materials, training is required for hazardous waste and DOT procedures.
• - Organize and prioritize work
• - Possess knowledge of local freight companies, and their schedules
• - Follow written and oral instruction
• - A combination of education and experience, generally acquired through the attainment of a high school diploma, or equivalent and two to three years of shipping, warehousing, or manufacturing experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• - Problem solves efficiently and effectively
• - Retain knowledge of the department of operation
• - Maintain consistent high quality in work habits
• - Communicate effectively with all plant employees
• - Maintain accurate records
• - Exhibit attention to detail
• - Perform a variety of tasks throughout the day in a fast-paced work environment

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

• - Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
• - Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• - International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans

Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.