Shipping Technician - First Shift

Tanis Brush Incorporated; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Tanis Brush Incorporated is hiring a Shipping Technician to move products from our Wisconsin facility to customers worldwide. The role combines shipping, receiving, material handling, and production support in a fast-paced environment.

You will respond to changing priorities, manage orders, and support production needs while maintaining high quality and safety standards. The team values accuracy, reliability, and collaborative problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Basic arithmetic and measurement reading
• Ability to read blueprints or specifications
• Strong attention to quality and safety standards
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, label, and stage customer orders with accuracy and efficiency
• Prepare shipping paperwork and coordinate carrier and freight pickups
• Verify order details, quantities, and product labeling before shipment
• Safely load and unload incoming and outgoing freight
• Operate warehouse and production equipment (saws, drills, presses, trimmers)
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment
• Identify quality concerns and help resolve issues before products leave the facility
• Contribute ideas to improve processes and overall operations
• Provide cross-department support as business needs evolve

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 years shipping/receiving experience

Wisconsin driver's license

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Join a Team That Keeps Industry Moving

Tanis Brush is a recognized leader in precision-engineered brush solutions, delivering innovative, high-performance products trusted across a wide range of industries. For decades, we've combined expert craftsmanship, advanced manufacturing, and a relentless commitment to quality to help our customers tackle tough challenges and keep their operations running at their best.

If you're looking for a hands-on role where every day is different and your contributions make an immediate impact, we'd love to meet you.

Position Summary

The Shipping Technician is a vital part of our operations team, ensuring products move accurately and efficiently from our facility to customers around the world. This fast-paced role combines shipping, receiving, material handling, and production support responsibilities, requiring adaptability, attention to detail, and a team-first mindset.

No two days look exactly alike—you'll help keep operations flowing by responding to changing priorities, incoming deliveries, customer orders, and production demands.

Schedule

1st Shift

• Monday – Friday
• 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• No weekends

Pay & Benefits

$20–$22 per hour

In addition, employees may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company success.

What You'll Do

• Pick, pack, label, and stage customer orders with accuracy and efficiency
• Prepare shipping paperwork and coordinate carrier and freight pickups
• Verify order details, quantities, and product labeling before shipment
• Safely load and unload incoming and outgoing freight
• Operate warehouse and production equipment, including saws, drills, presses, and trimmers
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment
• Identify quality concerns and help resolve issues before products leave the facility
• Contribute ideas that improve processes, efficiency, and overall operations
• Provide support across departments as business needs evolve

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to read blueprints, specifications, and measuring devices
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to pitch in where needed

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1–3 years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, or material handling experience preferred
• Forklift certification or material handling equipment experience is a plus
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license, or the ability to obtain one

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role is based in an active warehouse and light manufacturing environment.

Employees should be comfortable:

• Standing and walking throughout the workday
• Regularly lifting and moving materials up to 50 pounds
• Operating warehouse and production equipment safely
• Wearing required PPE, including safety glasses and hearing protection

Why Join Tanis Brush?

At Tanis Brush, you'll be part of a company that values quality, innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement . We invest in our people, encourage new ideas, and take pride in delivering products that make a difference for customers across the globe.

At Tanis Brush, great people make great products — and we truly believe that. Our team designs and manufactures the industrial and utility brushes that help other businesses succeed every day. Whether it’s cleaning, painting, finishing, sorting, or protecting equipment, our brushes play a vital role in countless industries.

Since 1987, we’ve built our reputation on quality craftsmanship, smart engineering, and genuine care for our customers and each other. When you join Tanis, you join a supportive community where your contributions matter and your growth is encouraged.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. Tanis Brush provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants, embracing diversity across race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military service, and all other protected characteristics. Every stage of employment — from hiring to training to advancement — reflects this commitment.