Shipping & Receiving Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Shipping & Receiving Associate (1st & 2nd Shift)

Pay: Up to $22.00 per hour (based on experience)

Location: Newark, Delaware

Schedule: Full-Time

Available Shifts:

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Position Summary

DuHadaway Tool & Die Shop, Inc.is seeking dependable, motivated Shipping & Receiving Associates to join our team on both 1st and 2nd shifts. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to begin or advance their career in manufacturing and logistics. The ideal candidate is organized, safety-conscious, and committed to delivering quality work while supporting production through the efficient movement of materials and finished products.

Our family-owned company offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, overtime opportunities, a clean, climate-controlled facility, and the opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that has been serving customers for more than 65 years.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform shipping and receiving functions safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Load, unload, inspect, verify, and organize incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Clean containers and components by removing debris and contaminants prior to shipment or processing.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, pickup trucks, company vans, and overhead cranes (as trained) to safely transport materials throughout the facility.
• Prepare shipments by packaging, crating, labeling, and securing materials for transportation.
• Build and repair shipping crates using basic carpentry techniques and hand and power tools.
• Complete shipping documentation, receiving records, bills of lading, and other required paperwork accurately.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by assisting with inventory transactions, material movement, cycle counts, and organization of inventory locations.
• Inspect incoming materials for damage or discrepancies and report concerns promptly.
• Communicate effectively with production, quality, purchasing, and other departments to ensure timely delivery of materials and customer shipments.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas while following all company safety policies and procedures.
• Follow verbal and written work instructions while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Work overtime as needed to support production schedules and customer requirements.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should have:

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Previous shipping, receiving, warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics experience preferred.
• Previous forklift experience preferred; training will be provided for qualified candidates.
• Basic carpentry skills with experience using hand and power tools.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to accurately complete shipping paperwork and maintain legible documentation.
• Basic computer skills for inventory and shipping transactions preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable attendance and a strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment physical, lift assessment, and drug screening.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds independently; heavier items moved using forklifts, overhead cranes, or other lifting equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to work safely around manufacturing equipment and moving materials.

Compensation & Benefits

DuHadaway Tool & Die Shop offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Pay up to $22.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Full-time employment with overtime opportunities
• 40 hours of paid vacation after the first six months
• Three weeks of paid vacation during the first year
• Eleven paid holidays
• Four paid personal/sick days during the first year
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Annual wage increases and performance incentives
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facilities

Why Join DuHadaway Tool & Die Shop?

For more than 65 years, DuHadaway Tool & Die Shop has built a reputation for quality, integrity, and precision craftsmanship. Our mission is to meet our customers’ needs by delivering quality products and services in a timely manner, with the goal of complete customer satisfaction. Our employees are an essential part of that mission, and we pride ourselves on providing a supportive, team-oriented workplace where safety, respect, and continuous improvement are valued.

If you’re dependable, enjoy hands-on work, and are looking for a stable career with opportunities to learn and grow, we encourage you to apply today.

DuHadaway Tool & Die Shop, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).