Shipping and Receiving Operations Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Shipping and Receiving Operations Specialist

Where: Newark, Delaware
Status: Full-Time
Pay: Up to $22.00/hour, experience-based

Is this you?

• Do you take pride in error-free paperwork and on-time shipments?
• Are you comfortable on a forklift, around overhead cranes (with training), and using hand/power tools?
• Do you enjoy keeping a warehouse organized and inventory accurate?
• Are you the communicator others count on to keep production, purchasing, and quality aligned?

Schedule options

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

Your impact

• Execute safe, accurate, and efficient shipping and receiving.
• Load/unload, verify, and stage inbound and outbound freight.
• Clean containers/components to remove debris and contaminants before they move forward.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, pickup trucks, company vans, and, as trained, overhead cranes.
• Package, crate, label, and secure customer orders.
• Build and repair crates using basic carpentry methods and standard tools.
• Complete receiving records, bills of lading, and shipping documentation precisely.
• Maintain inventory integrity via transactions, material moves, cycle counts, and organized locations.
• Inspect incoming material for damage or count issues and report immediately.
• Coordinate with production, quality, purchasing, and other teams to hit schedules.
• Keep your work area clean and compliant with safety policies.
• Follow written and verbal instructions with strong attention to detail.
• Support customer deadlines with overtime when required.

What you’ll need

• Valid driver’s license.
• Shipping/receiving, warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics experience (preferred).
• Forklift experience (preferred); we will train qualified candidates.
• Basic carpentry ability; comfortable using hand and power tools.
• Excellent organization, time management, and problem-solving.
• Accurate completion of shipping paperwork with legible documentation.
• Basic computer skills for inventory and shipping transactions (preferred).
• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative teammate.
• Detail orientation and commitment to quality work.
• Reliable attendance and a strong safety mindset.
• 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 expectations

• Lift up to 50 lbs unassisted; use forklifts, overhead cranes, or other equipment for heavier loads.
• Stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions for the duration of the shift.
• Operate material-handling equipment safely.
• Work safely around manufacturing equipment and moving materials.

Total rewards

• Pay up to $22.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Full-time 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, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual wage increases and performance incentives
• Career growth and advancement paths
• Clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facilities

About DuHadaway Tool & Die Shop

For over 65 years, our family-owned team has delivered quality and precision for customers who expect the best. We invest in people, tools, and a safe, respectful workplace so you can do your best work and grow.

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