Shipping & Receiving Associate: Crating, Crates & Compliance

Markent Personnel, Inc.; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Markent Personnel, Inc. is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Associate in Harlan, Iowa. The role focuses on verifying outgoing shipments and preparing items for shipment, ensuring accuracy against bills of lading and customer orders.

Responsibilities include selecting shipment methods, labeling, stowing items, operating a forklift or hand truck, and maintaining shipping records and supplies. Prior experience with SDS/HazCom rules is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of hands-on shipping and receiving experience required.
• Forklift experience a plus; training provided.
• Overhead crane experience a plus; training provided.
• Experience with measurement devices a must.
• Crating or carpentry experience a plus; training provided.
• UPS Worldship experience a plus.
• Export paperwork experience a plus.
• Understanding SDS/Hazcom shipping regulations.

Responsibilities

• Verify and keep records on outgoing shipments.
• Determine shipment methods and prepare items for shipment.
• Affix shipping labels and identify shipping information on cartons.
• Move shipments using forklifts or hand trucks.
• Study shipping notices to determine priorities and methods.
• Inspect shipments for accuracy and conformity to specs.
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Deliver incoming goods to respective departments.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Forklift operation

Crating & carpentry

Measurement devices

UPS Worldship

Hazardous materials SDS/Hazcom

Export paperwork

Tools

UPS Worldship

Forklift equipment

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Markent Personnel, Inc. is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Associate in Harlan, Iowa. The role focuses on verifying outgoing shipments and preparing items for shipment, ensuring accuracy against bills of lading and customer orders.

Responsibilities include selecting shipment methods, labeling, stowing items, operating a forklift or hand truck, and maintaining shipping records and supplies. Prior experience with SDS/HazCom rules is preferred.