Shipping Specialist

Lakeland Manufacturing Inc.; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Lakeland Manufacturing Inc. in Alexandria, MN, is seeking a Shipping Specialist to manage outbound shipments and ensure timely delivery. The role requires at least 2 years of shipping experience and strong organizational skills.

With a four-day work week, competitive pay based on experience, and a $3,000 sign-on bonus, this position offers a stable work environment backed by Berkshire Hathaway. We value teamwork and safety, ensuring that all ideas contribute towards a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, or logistics experience preferred.
• Knowledge of shipping procedures and freight documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily outbound shipments to ensure on-time delivery.
• Prepare, package, verify, and label shipments for accuracy.
• Collaborate with departments to meet customer expectations.

Skills

Shipping and receiving experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Tools

Forklift

Job description

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Shipping Specialist

Lakeland Manufacturing | Alexandria, MN

Daylight Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Now Offering a $3,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Build Precision. Build Your Future.

Since 1989, Lakeland Manufacturing has been producing precision machined components for customers across a variety of industries. As part of the Marmon family of companies and backed by Berkshire Hathaway, we combine the stability of a large organization with the culture of a growing, team-oriented machine shop.

We are looking for a dependable, detail-oriented individual with shipping or warehouse experience who takes pride in accuracy and keeping products moving efficiently. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, solving problems, and ensuring customers receive their orders on time, we want to hear from you.

Compensation

$20.00 - $26.00 per hour, depending on experience.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate daily outbound shipments to ensure on-time customer delivery.
• Prepare, package, verify, and label shipments for accuracy.
• Receive incoming materials and verify shipments against packing documentation.
• Coordinate with freight carriers and schedule pickups and deliveries.
• Manage internal fleet activities and outside processing to keep materials moving efficiently.
• Monitor shipping performance and identify opportunities for process improvements using Lean principles.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping department.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Customer Service to meet customer expectations.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, or logistics experience preferred.
• Knowledge of shipping procedures and freight documentation.
• Forklift experience or willingness to become certified.
• Basic computer skills for shipping and inventory transactions.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work safely around forklifts, shipping equipment, and manufacturing operations.

Why Lakeland Manufacturing?

• Four-day work week (Monday–Thursday daylight schedule)
• Competitive pay based on experience and skill level
• $3,000 Sign-on Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Career growth opportunities within Lakeland Manufacturing and the Marmon family of companies
• Stable, team-oriented work environment backed by Berkshire Hathaway

Ready to Join the Team?

If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in producing quality parts, and want to build a long-term career with a growing manufacturer, apply today.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Sponsorship for work authorization (e.g., H-1B, green card, etc.) is not available.

Lakeland Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.