Shipping/Warehouse Associate 1st Shift

Martin Sprocket & Gear Inc; Paragould (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in mechanical power transmission as a Shipping/Warehouse Associate. You will be responsible for product selection, order verification, and packing for shipment. The role requires reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail in a dynamic work environment. Enjoy comprehensive health benefits, growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Wellness Initiatives

Financial Security

Work-Life Balance

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficiency in basic math and clear communication.
• Reliable attendance and commitment to scheduled hours.
• Strong teamwork skills with effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Accurately locate and select products from warehouse shelves.
• Verify picked and packed items against order requirements.
• Operate powered narrow-aisle pickers and forklifts safely.

Skills

Basic skills

Dependability

Team-oriented

Detail focus

Job description

Are you ready to bring your shipping/warehouse skills 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 Associates like you!

What You’ll Do:

1. Product selection: Accurately locate and select products from warehouse shelves or floor locations, following labeling or stamping guidelines.
2. Order verification: Verify picked and packed items against order requirements to ensure accuracy.
3. Packing for shipment: Pick, pack, and prepare various machined products for shipment, including boxing, labeling, and securing items.
4. 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.
5. Safe handling: Wear all required PPE for the duration of the shift, practice safe lifting techniques, and seek assistance for items over 50 lbs.
6. Cleanliness and safety: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and operate equipment following safety protocols.
7. Cross-departmental support: Collaborate with other departments or assist in different areas as needed to support overall operations.

What You’ll Bring:

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

Your Schedule:

• 1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:00 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.
• 2nd shift: 6% added to your hourly wage.
• 3rd shift: 8% added to your hourly wage.

Ready to Join Us?

Apply today and become part of Martin Sprocket & Gear’s legacy of quality and excellence!

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 an E-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

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Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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