Shipping Team Member

Iafi; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site health clinic

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Iafi in Greenfield, Indiana is seeking hardworking individuals for the role of Shipping Team Members. Responsibilities include verifying and keeping records of shipments, preparing items for shipping, and maintaining safety standards. This position requires the ability to lift and carry containers regularly and operate in a physically demanding environment.

The ideal candidate must pass a Hazmat physical and have strong communication and problem-solving skills. The company offers a robust training program and various benefits, including an on-site health clinic and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months related experience or one-year certificate from a technical school.
• Must pass a Hazmat physical within two weeks of employment.
• Capability to work with various chemicals, such as zinc, caustic, and acids.

Responsibilities

• Verify and keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Prepare items for shipment, ensuring customer requirements and safety policies are followed.
• Maintain safety-aware mindset and equipment upkeep.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

One-year certificate from a technical school or equivalent experience

Job description

Description

IAF manufactures fasteners for the automotive industry. Our team operates in a hot, dirty, and challenging environment, promoting mutual respect, understanding, and fulfillment of responsibilities. We strive to create opportunities for personal growth and to reach each team member’s potential.

We are searching for hard‑working individuals to join our team as Shipping Team Members.

Overtime is required when mandated. All positions will train on first shift before moving to the off shift. We operate 24 hours a day.

Compensation

Starting pay is $21.00/hour plus shift premium:

• $1.00/hour (2nd shift)
• $2.00/hour (3rd shift)

Responsibilities

• Verify and keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Prepare items for shipment, ensuring customer requirements and safety policies are followed.
• Order post for shipment and navigate to final storage location on customer label.
• Perform 2‑ or 3‑point scans on AIAG label, location, and in‑house Kanban.
• Unload products from storage location and carry them to the shipping packing area.
• Place unloaded products on pallets, following packing procedures.
• Package pallets according to packaging standards per customer.
• Support forklift operator as needed.
• Read and understand Kanban, matching parts to Kanban.
• Use calipers for measuring parts when required.
• Move parts into final storage location and process returned packaging.
• Finalize orders for shipments.
• Maintain safety‑aware mindset and equipment upkeep.
• Acquire knowledge on all equipment necessary to perform duties.

Benefits

• On‑site health clinic
• On‑site cafeteria
• Company‑paid short‑term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid training and hands‑on training program
• Paid time off, including holiday shutdowns
• Uniforms provided with laundry services, steel‑toed shoes, and PPE
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement in a collaborative team environment

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of six months related experience or one‑year certificate from a technical school (or equivalent education and experience).
• Must pass a Hazmat physical within two weeks of employment.
• Receive training on 1st shift (6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) before transferring to weekend days or nights.
• Troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lift containers up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, and work in physically demanding environments.
• Capability to work with various chemicals, such as zinc, caustic, and acids.
• Willingness to work 12+ hour shifts, including weekends.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift 25–100 lbs.
• Frequent hand use, including fine manipulation and repetitive tasks.
• Specific vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Skills Required

• Language: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; present and respond to questions from managers, clients, or the public.
• Mathematics: Perform basic arithmetic operations, fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning: Solve practical problems with limited standardization; interpret instructions in written, oral, or diagrammatic formats.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.