Shipping/Warehouse Associate

Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc. is seeking a Shipping/Warehouse Associate to support our precision manufacturing operations in California. You will locate and verify items, pack for shipment, and operate equipment to move pallets and stock.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork; you will maintain clean work areas, follow PPE protocols, and collaborate across departments to meet daily shipping goals.

Qualifications

• Proficient in basic math and clear communication.
• Able to read English instructions and complete logs/reports.
• Able to lift, push, pull, and position items up to 50 lbs with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Locate and select products from warehouse shelves following labeling/guidelines.
• Verify picked items against orders to ensure accuracy.
• Pack, label, and secure items for shipment.
• Operate powered narrow-aisle pickers and forklift safely.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety protocols.
• Collaborate with other departments to support operations.

Skills

Basic math

Clear communication

Reading English

Tools

Forklift operation

Narrow-aisle picker

Job description

Are you ready to bring your shipping/warehouseskills to a team that values precision and innovation? At Martin Sprocket & Gear, we’re dedicated to producing quality mechanical power transmission components, material handling systems, and custom forgings with excellence, and we're looking for skilled Shipping/Warehouse Associateslike you!

What You’ll Do

• Product selection: Accurately locate and select products from warehouse shelves or floor locations, following labeling or stamping guidelines.
• Order verification: Verify picked and packed items against order requirements to ensure accuracy.
• Packing for shipment: Pick, pack, and prepare various machined products for shipment, including boxing, labeling, and securing items.
• Equipment operation: Operate powered narrow-aisle pickers safely and efficiently to retrieve products from different shelf heights. Operate forklift to move pallets on and off trucks.
• Safe handling: Wear all required PPE for the duration of the shift, practice safe lifting techniques, and seek assistance for items over 50 lbs.
• Cleanliness and safety: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and operate equipment following safety protocols.
• Cross-departmental support: Collaborate with other departments or assist in different areas as needed to support overall operations.

What You’ll Bring

• Basic skills: Proficiency in basic math and clear communication; able to read and understand instructions in English and complete simple logs and reports.
• Physical capability: Able to lift, push, pull, and position items up to 50 lbs (with assistance provided for heavier loads).
• Dependability: Reliable attendance and commitment to scheduled hours, adhering to timekeeping and other company procedures.
• Shift endurance: Comfortable standing and working in a non-climate-controlled environment for the entire shift.
• Warehouse familiarity: Basic understanding of warehouse functions and general mechanical knowledge (preferred but not required).
• Team-oriented: Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Detail focus: Attentive to detail, capable of determining correct shelf locations based on routing tickets.

Your Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to report daily to the branch to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified candidates with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc.

Founded in 1951 by Joe Martin Sr., Martin Sprocket & Gear is a global leader in mechanical power transmission components, material handling systems, and custom forgings. We are proud to remain family-owned and operate on a simple philosophy:

“Make a quality product, have plenty of it available, and be easy to do business with!”

With dedicated employees, regional facilities, and strong distributor partnerships, Martin offers stability, growth potential, and a dynamic work environment for all team members.

Why You Will Love Working Here

At Martin, our people are our greatest asset. We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where innovation and growth thrive, and your contributions are valued as part of a team dedicated to excellence. Here is what you’ll enjoy when you join our team:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Affordable Medical, Pharmacy, and Dental plans.
• Wellness Initiatives: Employee wellness programs for a healthy work-life balance.
• Financial Security: Life and Disability Insurance, plus a robust 401(k) Profit Trust Plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and company-paid holidays.
• Growth Opportunities: Career development and advancement within a thriving company.

Wage information

• Wage Range: $17.97 - $25.02 per hour

Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to California’s SB 1162 Pay Equity Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation.

The base salary range above represents the low and high end of Martin’s salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be within the range based on various factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Martin’s total compensation package for employees. In addition, Martin provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life, and disability insurance, a profit-sharing plan, a 401K trust plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

Disclaimers

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by candidates applying for this specific role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of candidates hired.

Martin Sprocket & Gear is an EEO Employer and anE-Verify participating employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or veteran status.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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