Shipping Associate

Position Summary:

The Shipping Associate I will package, prepare and load product for safe shipping.

• Prepare product for shipment including; labeling, packaging, wrapping, and staging
• Load product on trucks for safe shipping and receiving by customer

• required to obtain forklift license
• Receive product
• Unload inbound freight

Position Requirements:

• Attention to fine detail/ must be detail-oriented
• Regular lifting of product up to 50lbs. and occasionally up to 75 lbs.
• Regular maneuvering and position of product using pallet jack or carts up to 2,000 lbs.
• Requires full shift of standing, walking, carrying product, bending and lifting.
• Able to use handheld power tools with accuracy and precision.
• Able to read, write and follow instructions, both written and verbal.
• Able to assist in training employees
• Ensures a safe working environment by conforming to all safety guidelines including, but not limited to, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Experience and Knowledge Required:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous Manufacturing or Shipping Experience preferred

Key Attributes Required:

• A self-starting, goal-oriented, customer-focused individual who takes personal accountability and acts in accordance with the Company's Values

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend and lift overhead up to 8 hours at a time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to work on shop floor production. Personal protective equipment such as eye protection and ear protection may be required in the shop floor environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with liabilities to perform the essential functions. 120-degree trailer to -20-degree trailer: extreme temperature differences.


Sauder Manufacturing Co. is an equal opportunity employer and gives equal consideration for employment to all qualified applicants.