Shipping Technician 1st Shift

Northern Manufacturing a leader in custom stainless steel fabrication is seeking a motivated and dependable Shipping Technician to join our first shift team. First shift schedule is Monday-Friday 6:00am-3:30pm.

This is a hands-on role in our production shop not an office position. This individual will be responsible for preparing finished parts for shipment including building crates and skids packaging materials and loading trucks. The right candidate is comfortable working with tools operating a forklift and supporting the team to get jobs out the door safely and on time.

What Youll Do

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare finished products for shipment including verifying parts and organizing outgoing orders
• Build wooden crates and skids; band wrap and secure materials for transport
• Load and unload trucks using a forklift (tow motor)
• Complete shipping documentation including bills of lading packing lists and tracking information
• Work within shipping systems (RF scanners ERP/shipping software)
• Maintain a clean organized and safe shipping and receiving area
• Follow all safety procedures and operate equipment safely
• Support other production areas including finishing as needed to meet customer deadlines

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing walking bending and lifting
• Use of hands and arms for handling materials and operating tools
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with moderate to high noise levels
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to lift 50 lbs. when required. While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly required to stand walk climb ladders and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

At Northern Manufacturing Co. were committed to building a safe inclusive and high-performing workplace. As part of our hiring process all final candidates are required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening. These checks may include verification of employment and education history criminal records and other job-related information. Background checks are conducted in accordance with applicable laws including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and only with the candidates written consent.

Northern Manufacturing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to learning more about you!

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in shipping manufacturing or material handling preferred
• Carpentry experience and comfort using power tools (saws nail guns etc.)
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Clear communication and a team-first attitude
• Self-motivated and dependable
• Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift (tow motor) license