Shipping Associate

Your Next Opportunity Starts Here At Barletta Boats, we don’t just build pontoon boats—we create exceptional on-the-water experiences. As an employer of choice based in Bristol, Indiana, we are driven by a mission to build the best pontoon boats in the industry while delivering an unmatched customer experience to our dealer network and owners. We’re proud of our people-first culture rooted in honesty, integrity, hard work, and pride in a job well done. At Barletta, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a team that treats each other like family and takes pride in crafting something truly special. Barletta Boats is truly—Like Nothing Else. Our Culture & Values At Barletta, culture is not just a statement—it’s how we operate every day. We are committed to a “Barletta Safe” workplace, where safety is a shared responsibility and our goal is zero harm. Our Core Values Treat everyone like family Always do the right thing Relentlessly pursue excellence About The Role The Production Team Member – Shipping is responsible for loading and strapping the pontoon boats to the trailers, also building the steel on the trailers for the load while following all safety policies and procedures. Individuals in this role must have a strong work ethic and the ability to work in a fast-paced and team-focused environment, and be able to work in heat, rain, and snow. Shipping associates work longer hours at the end of the month so must be flexible in the last week of each month. What You’ll Do Work in a safe manner. Load and unload pontoon boats using a hoist system. Perform daily safety checks and basic preventative maintenance on the hoists. Ability to respond quickly to numerous requests in a fast-paced work environment. Assignments given by supervisor as required. Support a Barletta Safe culture by adhering to and advocating for the safest behaviors and proactively identifying opportunities to mitigate job-related risks and hazards. What Makes You a Great Fit High school diploma or equivalent Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies. Must have the ability to perform all physical requirements required of the position, including but not limited to: ability to stand, walk, push, pull, bend, kneel, climb, squat for 8+ hours and lift upward of 40 lbs. Ability to adapt to climate, inside and outside Must display good verbal and written communication skills Must be able to follow policies and procedures and wear required PPE Must be able to multi-task while remaining calm under pressure Must possess good work ethic, positive attitudes, and be motivated to meet and/or exceed production goals. Ability to work flexible hours (overtime / weekends) if needed. Flexibility to take on additional assignments given by supervisor as required/needed to support production goals. Great attendance record and reliability Compensation & Benefits We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including: Competitive pay based on experience Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 401(k) with company match Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage Employee Stock Purchase Program Tuition reimbursementVoluntary benefits (accident, critical illness, legal, identity protection, and more) This job description is intended to outline the functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility. Barletta Boats reserves the right to change or assign to this position as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr