Shipping Specialist

Shipping Specialist States Industries Panel Plant - Eugene, OR 97402 About the Role At States Industries, our Shipping Specialists are responsible for making sure finished products leave our facility safely, accurately, and on time. This is a hands-on logistics and warehouse role that involves loading outbound finished goods, unloading inbound and returned product, maintaining finished goods inventory, and completing the final visual inspection before product leaves our facility. Strong forklift experience is required for this position. This role spends a significant portion of the shift operating a forklift in a busy manufacturing and warehouse environment, including around pedestrian traffic, production areas, trucks, trailers, and finished goods. Because this role is one of the final checkpoints before our products reach the customer, safe equipment operation, attention to detail, organization, and a strong sense of urgency are critical. Previous shipping, warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing experience is strongly preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus. What You'll Do As a Shipping Specialist, you will: Safely and efficiently operate a forklift throughout the majority of the shift. Operate forklifts in high-traffic areas, around production work centers, pedestrian walkways, trucks, trailers, and finished product. Load finished goods onto flatbeds, vans, intermodal containers, common carriers, and rail boxcars. Stage product accurately and efficiently for outbound shipments. Perform final visual inspections of finished goods before shipment. Verify loads for accuracy and help ensure products reach customers safely and in good condition. Receive and unload inbound and returned products, verifying shipment paperwork before unloading. Maintain accurate finished goods inventory and participate in cycle counts and physical inventories. Work closely with the Logistics Coordinator to ensure finished goods are properly labeled and inventory discrepancies are addressed promptly. Operate a yard tractor to safely move loaded and unloaded trailers, containers, and vans to and from loading areas. Complete required pre-shift inspections, forklift inspections, and yard reports. Use air guns, power tools, and hand tools to properly secure outbound loads. Communicate professionally with drivers and carriers and provide required shipping documentation. Complete system transactions and shipping paperwork, including packing slips, bills of lading, and carrier release communications. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse. Follow established stacking, storage, safety, and loading requirements. Work independently while staying focused on priorities and changing daily demands. Participate in safety, 5S, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement efforts. Perform other duties as needed to support the Logistics and Operations teams. What We're Looking For This role requires someone who is already comfortable operating a forklift and can do so safely and confidently in a fast-moving environment. Successful candidates will bring: Previous forklift operating experience required. Demonstrated ability to safely operate a forklift with full loads in high-traffic warehouse or manufacturing environments. Ability to obtain and maintain States Industries forklift certification. Previous shipping, warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing experience strongly preferred. Experience loading trucks, trailers, containers, or similar transportation equipment strongly preferred. Experience with inventory control, shipping documentation, or warehouse systems preferred. Yard tractor experience is a plus. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus. Strong attention to detail and organization. Ability to work independently and manage priorities throughout the shift. Ability to work productively with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment. Good communication and customer service skills. Ability to read work lists, item numbers, serial numbers, quantities, product descriptions, and shipping documents. Basic computer and data-entry skills. Basic math skills. Strong problem-solving skills and good judgment. Dependability and a strong safety mindset. Physical Requirements This is an active warehouse and manufacturing position. Employees in this role must be able to: Spend approximately 80% of the shift operating a forklift. Sit for extended periods while operating powered equipment. Regularly stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and balance as required. Frequently use hands and arms to operate equipment and handle materials. Safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Work around moving equipment, trailers, trucks, and warehouse traffic. Work Environment This position works primarily in a warehouse and manufacturing environment and may include high noise levels, wood dust, forklift and pedestrian traffic, moving equipment, and indoor and outdoor loading areas. Required personal protective equipment must be worn as designated and includes safety glasses and hearing protection. What Success Looks Like A successful Shipping Specialist is someone who can operate a forklift safely and confidently, load product correctly, protect finished goods, verify the details, and keep shipments moving.