Shipping Associate/Forklift Operator

Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 6:30am-5:00pm or Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm with the possibility of overtime.

Rate of pay is based on experience.

Job Summary: J&D Manufacturing, is seeking a qualified Shipping Associate/Forklift Operator to safely operate a forklift, verify and keep records of outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment. Assemble, address, and ship merchandise or material and arrange for transportation of products.

Company Summary

J&D Manufacturing is a family owned and operated company. We've been in business for over 40 years. We are both a manufacturer and distributor of a variety of products that mainly go into the agriculture industry. At J&D Manufacturing, we believe that our team is the core of our success. You're not just a number here, you're like family. We are proud to offer a competitive, comprehensive benefit package to our employees and their families. Our work schedules are all first shift and allow for a healthy work/life balance. If you're ready to work with a hard-working, innovative team to help feed the world, apply today to join the J&D family

Qualifications

• Forklift experience is required.
• One to two years related Shipping/Forklift experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have excellent attention to detail skills and extreme accuracy.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming and/or outgoing shipments.
• Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, and shipping orders to route materials.
• Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, and damages and discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, and record keeping purposes.
• Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage, production, powder coating, shipping and receiving, and outside areas to proper locations.
• Restock, clean, and re-organize production floor as needed.
• Ensure that job materials and packaging materials are available at work stations as required.
• Confer and correspond with other departments to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, and non-conformance to specifications.
• Pack, seal, and label material to prepare it for shipping, using work devices such as hand and power tools.
• Attach J&D Manufacturing Shipping Cards on ALL shipments.
• Pull completed orders and other products needed to complete orders.
• Load orders for customers that arrive on-site to pick up orders, while maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Assist in all areas of Shipping/Receiving Department, as needed.
• Keep all aisle ways and fire doors free of materials.
• Participate in all aspects of final product quality control inspections affected by warehouse and shipping in coordination with Supervisors/Managers and other departments.
• Follow good housekeeping practices within the facility, including effective use of all warehouse space, and in external staging areas.
• Inspect forklift at the beginning of each shift and follows designated checklist.
• Reports all defects/concerns to supervisor/manager immediately. Submits checklist daily to supervisor/manager.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for generating team spirit and creating and maintaining a personal attitude and work environment that fosters the highest level of employee cooperation, morale and satisfaction.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Eau Claire, WI 54701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person