Shipping & Receiving Associate - Next-Day Pay & Growth

finishing and coating; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Next-Day Pay

Quarterly Incentive Program

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

On-the-Job Training and Advancement

Job summary

Pioneer Metal Finishing in Union City, California, is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Associate for a first-shift role. Pay starts at $18.00 per hour with quarterly bonuses, performance reviews after 90 days, and same-day pay options.

The position supports production in a manufacturing/warehouse setting, focusing on accuracy, safety, and timely shipping and receiving operations. The role requires basic forklift/pallet jack operation, attention to detail, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and pallet jack (5% of the role).
• Ability to accurately count products and review shipping and receiving documentation.
• Regular exposure to sharp skid corners, utility knives, sharp tools, ladders, moving heavy loads, forklifts.
• Employees must follow safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Excellent communication and high level of detail and coordination with internal and external parties.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform duties safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Receive in Purchase Orders and verify goods against documentation including part numbers, quantities, weights, and dimensions.
• Report damaged materials or discrepancies to Customer Service.
• Count items manually or by scale and prepare purchase orders for subcontracted work.
• Respond to rush orders and expedite workflow.
• Transport products using forklift, pallet jack, or other material-handling equipment.
• Verify finished products against shipping docs and determine packaging and shipping method.
• Schedule 3rd party carriers and coordinate loading of trucks for space and route efficiency.
• Maintain accurate shipping/receiving records and obtain credit approvals when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Safety-focused

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Pioneer Metal Finishing in Union City, California, is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Associate for a first-shift role. Pay starts at $18.00 per hour with quarterly bonuses, performance reviews after 90 days, and same-day pay options.

The position supports production in a manufacturing/warehouse setting, focusing on accuracy, safety, and timely shipping and receiving operations. The role requires basic forklift/pallet jack operation, attention to detail, and strong communication.