Shipping & Warehouse Personnel (10am-6pm)

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin's Parflex Division in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a shipping/receiving associate responsible for preparing shipments, maintaining shipping logs, and ensuring customer specifications are met.

You will operate a forklift, help maintain 5S practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while handling multiple tasks under deadlines. Strong attention to detail and good teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• U.S. Citizen or permanent residency status may be required.
• Ability to read work orders and specifications; basic math and good verbal/written communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare shipments and maintain shipping log of outgoing shipments.
• Record shipment data (weight, size, charges) and ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Prepare shipping documents (SI, SED, Commercial Invoices) and package materials for shipping.
• Schedule shipments with carriers (e.g., FedEx) and move products via forklift.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area following 5S practices and report issues to Lead.
• Support the department with other duties as needed.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Position Summary

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

Parflex Division is a part of Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies for over 100 years.When you join Parker Hannifin's Parflex Division, you are not just working on hoses and tubing, you are helping power the systems behind some of the most important vehicles, machines, and technologies in the world. At our Fort Worth, Texas facility, we focus on innovation, safety, and purpose-driven work. We offer stability, great benefits, and the satisfaction of building parts that truly make a difference.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Shared responsibility for finished goods meeting or exceeding customer expectations

  • Prepares packages for shipment to customers and maintain shipping log of outgoing shipments.
    • Record shipment data such as weight, size and charges.
      • Ensure shipments meet customer specifications.
        • Prepare shipping documents, including Shippers Letter of Instruction, Shippers Export Declaration and Commercial Invoices.
        • Pack samples, seal, label, and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping.
        • Schedule shipments with Federal Express and other courier services.
        • Product movement via forklift.
        • Adhere to quality standards and guidelines. Maintain accurate records
        • Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion, follow 5S practices
        • Report shipping/receiving issues to Value Stream Team Leader
        • Perform work of an equal or lower classification

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures, and in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment.Notify management of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk.Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to management immediately.
• Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.
• Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.
• Other duties may be assigned at a later time.

Minimum Qualifications (relevant experience, education and/or training)

• High School Diploma or GED, recognizes International Diplomas (may need to be translated to English)
• U.S. Citizen or permanent residency status required
• Read work orders & specifications
• Must be competent in basic mathematical, as well as verbal and written communication.
• Computer/data entry skills a must.
• Ability to neatly and accurately complete forms and other documentation.
• Good time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must have the physical ability to use hands and arm strength for long periods of time.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Physical & PPE Requirements

Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, carrying, pushing, and lifting (up to 50 lbs.). Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and cut resistant gloves are all required PPE.

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

BENEFIT AND RETIREMENT PLANS

• Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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