Shipping / Receiving I

The Gund Company; City of Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) with 50% match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

The Gund Company, a leader in engineered material solutions, is seeking a Shipping/Receiving I to join our Amsterdam, NY team. This role supports order fulfillment, packing, labeling, and timely shipment of products while meeting customer specifications and internal procedures.

The position is on the 1st shift with a wage range of $20.60–$24.72 per hour. Ideal candidates can read shipping documents, operate a forklift (certified), lift up to 40 pounds, and adapt to overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read production or shipping documents; strong math skills.
• Forklift operation and driving ability (non-CDL) required; overtime may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare shipments and documentation per customer requirements.
• Verify shipment data against work orders and packing slips.
• Assemble boxes/crates and label containers; use tools as needed.
• Operate forklift when certified and assist with deliveries as required.

Skills

Docs literacy

Forklift

Attention to detail

Communication

Lifting 40 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Barcode scanners

Measuring instruments

Forklift control

Job description

Description

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do!

The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business

Shift: 1st

Wage: $20.60 - $24.72

Location: 200 Wallins Corners Rd, Amsterdam

About The Gund Company

The Gund Company, a leader in engineered material solutions, specializes in customized electrical insulation products. With 16 global facilities, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and excellent customer service. We are currently seeking a Shipping/Receiving I to join our team.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do!

The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business

Shift: 1st

Wage: $20.60 - $24.72

Location: 200 Wallins Corners Rd, Amsterdam

About The Gund Company

The Gund Company, a leader in engineered material solutions, specializes in customized electrical insulation products. With 16 global facilities, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and excellent customer service. We are currently seeking a Shipping/Receiving I to join our team.

Job Summary Shipping/Receiving I

• Implement the Order Fulfillment Process steps related to the preparation of shipments and related documentation to ensure the complete satisfaction of the customer’s requirements.
• Work may involve one or more of the following: knowledge of various items of stock in order to verify content selection of appropriate type and size of container; using appropriate packing material to prevent breakage or damage; closing and sealing container; and applying labels or entering identifying data on container. Workers may use bar code readers, computer terminals or other electronic devices to track product.

Key Responsibilities Shipping/Receiving I

• Review work order and shipment details for all shipments scheduled to ship and prepare for any special requirements, including HAZCOM/International shipment requirements
• Match work order/packing slip documentation to order documentation to verify all critical shipment data
• Confirm correct quantity/counts against work order or packing slip
• Make boxes, crates or skids, may be required to operate a table saw or other hand tools
• Ensure product is packed in a timely manner and protected from damage following customer specifications or internal guidelines for shipment or placement in stock
• Operate forklift (As needed and if certified through TGC)
• May be required to make deliveries and/or material transfers to customers, vendors, or internally move products using our transportation vehicles
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Requires the ability to read production or shipping documents
• Communicate with supervisor on work order priority
• Open to change due to emergency orders or fabrication of parts
• Basic to intermediate math skills
• Ability to learn and understand drawing and blueprints
• Ability to use basic measuring instruments
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Valid driver's license (non-CDL) required
• Ability to drive flatbed truck

Education And Experience

• A High School Diploma or GED with prior hands on, vocational or job-related course work/training, or any similar combination of education and experience is required. Prior experience in a manufacturing industry is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is/may be required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment is typical of most shop environments; not climate controlled and subject to outdoor weather conditions. Team members are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.

• Frequent exposure to fumes/dust particles; may require use of respirators or other types of PPE.
• May come in contact with toxic or caustic chemicals.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability).
• 401(k) plan with a 50% employer match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Ongoing training and development programs.

Join a company that values your contribution and invests in your future.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Shipping/Receiving I position.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination.

Salary Description

$20.60 - $24.72