Shipping And Receiving Associate
This position is responsible for loading trucks overnight, ensuring they are ready to go out in the morning. The role may involve operating forklifts, side loaders, or overhead cranes. Employees will read work orders, locate parts, and load them onto trucks. The work schedule is primarily 1st shift, Monday to Friday, 6am to 3:30pm, with an additional 3rd shift opening from Sunday to Thursday, 9:30pm to 6am.
Responsibilities
Complete basic, routine tasks with detailed instructions.
Move inventory or equipment and fill customer orders.
Pull material from racks, unload incoming material, and load trucks or customer vehicles.
Help maintain the upkeep of the warehouse.
Receive and place or return items into stock inventory locations.
Pull and assemble orders based on work or shipping orders or other documentation.
Tag material for proper identification and complete all required documentation.
Move material from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas using forklift, side loader, or crane.
Operate yard truck for loading and unloading trailers.
Maintain work area in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
Sort and place material on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequences such as size, type, or product code.
Conduct spot checks on inventory and complete daily and ad hoc checks for proper tagging of material, as directed.
Report any irregularities to supervisor for direction.
Restock material as needed.
Occasionally drive a motor vehicle (non-DOT truck) for local deliveries and parts pick-ups.
Adhere to and ensure compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
Perform all other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.
Essential Skills
Forklift operation
Material handling
Inventory control
Loading and unloading trucks
Basic arithmetic and measurement skills
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally and 60 pounds repetitively
Basic computer proficiency
Additional Skills & Qualifications
0-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
High School diploma or GED preferred
Warehousing and material handling experience preferred
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions
Basic manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination
Ability to stand for sustained periods
Ability to push or pull 80 pounds of force
Ability to work in temperatures over 100 degrees F and below 32 degrees F
Why Work Here?
This position offers a direct placement opportunity within a team-oriented environment where almost every job in the warehouse requires teamwork and collaboration. Employees are provided with all necessary personal protective equipment, including steel-toed boots, hi-vis shirts, hard hats, safety glasses, and arm guards. There are opportunities for safety and wellness bonuses, as well as end-of-year bonuses dependent on company success. The company has a strong culture of promoting from within, as exemplified by the Operations Manager who started on the floor and advanced to the top. With a small company atmosphere of 53 employees onsite, the environment fosters a family-like setting.
Work Environment
The work environment is a non-climate controlled facility where employees must wear jeans or work pants. Shorts, sweats, or leggings are not permitted.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, Kansas.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $20.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2025.