Shipping & Receiving Specialist: Crating & Forklift Training

Your Talent Team; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Your Talent Team in Harlan, Iowa is hiring a Shipping & Receiving Associate to verify and prepare outgoing shipments, maintain records, and ensure accuracy. The role requires 1–2 years hands-on experience and may include forklift or crane training. Candidates should be comfortable with SDS/Hazcom regulations and basic clerical tasks.

Competitive hourly pay, standard shifts, and on-site work in Harlan. Experience with measuring devices and packaging is valued, with opportunities to train on

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of hands-on shipping and receiving experience.
• Forklift experience a plus, will train
• Overhead crane experience a plus, will train
• Experience with measurement devices a must
• Crating or carpentry experience a plus, will train
• UPS Worldship experience a plus
• Export paperwork experience at plus
• Understanding SDS/Hazcom shipping regulations

Responsibilities

• Verify and keep records on outgoing shipments against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Determine the method of shipment.
• Affix shipping labels on packed cartons or stencil information on cartons.
• Assemble containers or select preassembled containers.
• Insert items into containers and secure.
• Nail covers on crates and bind containers with tape.
• Stamps, stencil, or glue identifying information and shipping instructions.
• Post weights and shipping charges and affix postage.
• Inspect shipments for specifications and quality.
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Operate lift equipment to move shipments.
• Study notices and orders to determine priorities and methods.
• Inspect activities for accuracy and condition of shipments.
• Count and weigh packaging to meet specs.
• Compare packed items with customer orders and data.
• Perform clerical tasks like data entry and filing.
• Deliver incoming goods to respective departments.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Measurement devices

Crating/Carpentry

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

UPS Worldship

Export paperwork

Job description

Your Talent Team in Harlan, Iowa is hiring a Shipping & Receiving Associate to verify and prepare outgoing shipments, maintain records, and ensure accuracy. The role requires 1–2 years hands-on experience and may include forklift or crane training. Candidates should be comfortable with SDS/Hazcom regulations and basic clerical tasks.

Competitive hourly pay, standard shifts, and on-site work in Harlan. Experience with measuring devices and packaging is valued, with opportunities to train on