Shipping & Receiving Pro — 1st Shift (8am–4:30pm)

Fortress-Nutrition,-LL

Waukesha (WI)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 30,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO Package with Carryover Option

Paid Holidays

Double Pay for Weekly Hours >50 ANDAny

Medical, Dental & Vision (Affordable)

HSA with Company Contributions

Company-Paid Life, AD&D, Short-, Long‑

401(k) with Strong Company Match

Referral Bonuses

And more

Job summary

Fortress Nutrition in Wisconsin is seeking a detail-oriented Shipping & Receiving Associate for 1st shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday). You will oversee inbound and outbound shipments, verify receiving information, and direct drivers to loading zones while maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities include documenting shipments, preparing bills of lading and invoices, operating forklifts and pallet jacks, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, accurate delivery

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
2+ years shipping, receiving, warehouse, logistics experience.
2+ years operating powered industrial equipment (stand-up reach forklifts, electric pallet jacks).
Experience preparing and processing shipping documentation (BOLs, invoices, manifests, ASNs) and coordinating LTL/TL shipments.
Strong computer skills with Outlook, Word, Excel and ability to learn warehouse tech systems.
Strong attention to detail and time management across multiple priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication; able to work with drivers and cross-functional teams.
English reading/writing to follow work instructions and documentation.
Punctual, reliable, and able to work in a food manufacturing environment.
Overtime flexibility as business needs require.

Responsibilities

Inspect inbound shipments, document receiving information, report discrepancies.
Check in drivers and direct them to loading/unloading locations.
Safely load/unload shipments using forklifts and pallet jacks.
Process outbound orders, manifest, transmit ASNs, record shipment info.
Prepare Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, and other docs for LTL/TL.
Prepare and distribute daily shipment reports to stakeholders.
Follow routing guides to meet documentation, labeling, and scheduling requirements.
Maintain accurate shipping/receiving records and documentation.
Collaborate with warehouse and cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
Identify ways to improve shipping/receiving processes; provide coverage as needed.
Support material handling duties during PTO or shortages; move and stage materials.
Follow safety, GMP, and food safety procedures.