Shipping & Receiving Associate

Location: Painesville, OH
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Starting Pay: $18.00–$20.00 per hour, based on experience
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable and experienced Shipping & Receiving Associate to join our team at a high-volume plastic processing facility in Painesville, Ohio. This position is responsible for safely and efficiently loading and unloading materials from semi-trucks, accurately handling shipping and receiving documentation, and maintaining an organized and productive warehouse environment.

Because many of our loads are double-stacked, strong forklift operating skills and previous experience handling large-volume shipments are essential.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload raw materials, finished products, and other materials from semi-trucks.

• Operate a forklift to move, stage, and organize materials throughout the facility.

• Safely handle double-stacked loads and ensure materials are properly positioned and secured.

• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy and completeness.

• Review, complete, and maintain shipping and receiving paperwork, including Bills of Lading (BOLs).

• Inspect materials and shipments for visible damage or discrepancies and report issues appropriately.

• Stage materials for production, shipment, or storage.

• Maintain an organized and safe shipping and receiving area.

• Follow all company safety procedures and forklift operating requirements.

• Communicate effectively with drivers, production personnel, supervisors, and other team members.

• Perform other shipping, receiving, and warehouse duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of forklift operating experience required.

• Previous shipping and receiving or warehouse experience preferred.

• Experience loading and unloading semi-trucks strongly preferred.

• Ability to safely handle double-stacked loads.

• Experience with Bills of Lading (BOLs) and other shipping/receiving documentation.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately verify shipments and paperwork.

• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.

• Dependable attendance and a strong commitment to workplace safety.

• Ability to perform the physical requirements of a shipping and receiving position, including lifting, standing, walking, and operating material-handling equipment.

Schedule

Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Compensation & Benefits

Starting pay: $18.00–$20.00 per hour, based on experience

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical insurance available immediately

• Dental insurance after 60 days

• Vision insurance after 60 days

• Life insurance after 60 days

• Accident insurance after 60 days

• 401(k) with 4% company match after 90 days

• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 90 days