Shipping & Receiving Specialist — Start $21/hr + Benefits

United Initiators Branding; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Day 1 benefits

4% annual bonus

Vacation time after 1 year

Sick time 48h/yr (96h rollover)

Floating holidays

401(k) with match and profit sharing

Wellness Program (up to $350/yr)

Health Advocate program

Job summary

United Initiators is hiring a Shipping & Receiving Associate in Elyria, OH. You will ensure safe, accurate flow of materials and finished goods, operate forklifts, process SAP transactions, and prepare shipments. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficient warehouse logistics within a manufacturing setting.

Starting pay is $21/hour with $22/hour after 90 days, plus a 4% annual bonus. Full benefits and on‑the‑job training accompany a stable, full‑time position in a team‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to qualify for forklift license.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs regularly and up to 110 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and perform physical tasks.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Fluent in English (reading and writing).
• Ability to wear a respirator; pass fitness requirements.
• Experience with SAP or other inventory control systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify inbound materials against purchase orders and SAP entries.
• Safely unload tankers, trucks, and trailers.
• Operate forklifts and other material‑handling equipment.
• Place materials in designated storage locations; monitor temperatures and fuel levels.
• Rotate stock using FIFO; report and repackage damaged items.
• Perform SAP transactions and cycle counts with accuracy.
• Prepare and ship customer orders following procedures.
• Use barcode scanners to verify order accuracy.
• Secure outbound cargo for transport and load trucks.

Skills

Forklift operation

English fluency

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Barcode scanners

Material handling equipment

Job description

United Initiators is hiring a Shipping & Receiving Associate in Elyria, OH. You will ensure safe, accurate flow of materials and finished goods, operate forklifts, process SAP transactions, and prepare shipments. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficient warehouse logistics within a manufacturing setting.

Starting pay is $21/hour with $22/hour after 90 days, plus a 4% annual bonus. Full benefits and on‑the‑job training accompany a stable, full‑time position in a team‑driven environment.