Shipping & Receiving Associate
Requirements at a glance
Shipping & Receiving Associate at Surge Staffing is a full-time role based in Youngstown, OH. It does not mention visa sponsorship. Key skills include Forklift operation. Applications are submitted through Breezy HR.
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Skills in this posting
- Forklift operation
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- Shipping & Receiving Associate
Shipping & Receiving Associate
Pay: $16.00–$18.00 per hour to start
Location: Youngstown, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are hiring a dependable Shipping & Receiving Associate to join a manufacturing team in Youngstown, OH! This position is responsible for moving materials throughout the facility, operating a forklift, managing inventory, and preparing products for shipment.
The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial environment. Previous forklift, shipping, receiving, or warehouse experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a forklift to move materials and pallets throughout the facility.
- Load, unload, stack, and organize materials as needed.
- Move raw materials, including steel plates, cut parts, and other manufacturing components.
- Pick, pack, band, and prepare parts for shipment.
- Assist with shipping and receiving operations.
- Track and manage inventory moving in and out of the facility.
- Examine freight and determine appropriate loading sequences.
- Monitor surrounding activity, including forklift traffic, coworkers, and overhead cranes.
- Inspect completed work to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Follow all company safety procedures and properly wear required PPE.
- Report safety concerns or workplace hazards to supervisors.
Qualifications
- Previous shipping, receiving, or warehouse experience preferred.
- Forklift experience is a plus.
- Picking, packing, and material handling experience preferred.
- Reliable with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Good organizational skills and hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to follow instructions and work well with a team.
- Willingness to learn company processes.
- Flexibility to work any shift as needed.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and squat throughout the shift.
- Ability to climb in and out of a forklift.
- Comfortable working around moving equipment and industrial machinery.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
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