Shipping Team Member - Day Shift

The Bug Company; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

7 paid holidays

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

The Bug Company in Fairfield, OH is hiring a Shipping Specialist for a full-time, on-site role with a day shift. You will prepare, pack, and ship live insect orders, ensuring accuracy and safe handling.

This position emphasizes reliable attendance and working well as a team. Starting pay is $19/hour with a structured environment, safety focus, and benefits including vacation, holidays, medical coverage, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Strong attendance and dependability.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort working in a structured farm/warehouse setting.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.
• Interest in long-term, stable employment.

Responsibilities

• Pack and prepare live insect orders for shipment.
• Ensure order accuracy before shipping.
• Label and organize outgoing packages.
• Safely load and unload shipments.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Follow safety and handling procedures at all times.
• Operate basic equipment: tape guns, packaging tools, and materials safely and efficiently.
• Work with a team to meet daily shipping goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Job description

Shipping Specialist - (Full-Time, Days) Location: Fairfield, OH. Pay: $19/hour starting. Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site. Schedule: Sunday-Thursday (Day Shift Options).

About the Job

We ship live insects for the pet industry. The Shipping Specialist is a team member who is responsible for preparing, packaging, and shipping live insect orders with a strong emphasis on accuracy, safety, and consistent execution. We are building a stable, long-term team and are looking for dependable individuals who want consistent work and can make an impact.

What You’ll Do

• Pack and prepare live insect orders for shipment
• Ensure order accuracy before shipping
• Label and organize outgoing packages
• Safely load and unload shipments
• Maintain a clean, organized work area
• Follow safety and handling procedures at all times
• Operate basic equipment: tape guns, packaging tools, and materials safely and efficiently
• Work with a team to meet daily shipping goals

What We’re Looking For

• Strong attendance and dependability
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort working in a structured farm/warehouse setting
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Interest in long-term, stable employment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Standing, bending, and repetitive movement throughout shift
• Comfortable working in hot, humid, dusty conditions
• Ability to safely handle live insects

Safety & Work Environment

Safety is a top priority in this role. You will be expected to: Follow all safety procedures handle materials and equipment responsibly maintain a clean and organized workspace report issues immediately to leadership. We maintain a structured, safety-focused environment where consistency matters.

Schedule

Sunday-Thursday. Day shift: 7:30 AM-4:00 PM (Hours will fluctuate based on production schedules, shipping schedules, and company needs)

Pay & Benefits

• Pay: $19/hour starting rate
• Paid vacation
• 7 paid holidays
• Medical benefits
• 401(k) with company match

Why This Job Is Different

We are building a strong core team, not just filling seats. That means: Stable, full-time employment Structured environment Strong focus on attendance and reliability Long-term employment opportunities Competitive pay to support dependable team members A role where consistency and reliability are valued and rewarded

Equal Opportunity Employer. The Bug Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At-will employment applies to all positions.