Shipping Associate

About the role

As a Shipping Associate at our Panama City, FL facility, you'll play a hands-on role supporting our outbound shipping operations. You'll load and stage outgoing freight, operate a forklift, and help keep the shipping area moving safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and stage outbound freight using a forklift and other material handling equipment
• Pull and verify orders against pick tickets to confirm items and quantities are correct
• Safely operate a forklift to move product throughout the shipping area
• Absorb and document basic shipping paperwork and documentation as directed
• Inspect outgoing product and packaging for damage or defects
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free shipping area
• Communicate with teammates and shipping leads to keep orders moving on schedule
• Support the Shipping Specialist and Warehouse Manager with day-to-day shipping tasks

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 year basic warehouse experience preferred
• Forklift experience required (certification provided on-site if needed)
• Basic reading and writing skills
• Understanding of standard shipping procedures, freight terminology, and documentation requirements a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with shipping software or ERP systems a plus
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to stand, sit, crouch, and kneel throughout the shift
• Reliable attendance, strong work ethic, and a team-first mindset
• Willingness to undergo background check, drug test, and physical

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Lifting: Able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Environment: Work in a facility with loud noise, extreme temperatures, and environmental stressors
• Physical Activities: Sit, stand, crouch, kneel, bend, and reach as needed
• PPE: Wear required PPE, including eye and hearing protection, gloves, and safety toe footwear
• Dexterity and Vision: Manual dexterity and specific vision abilities (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment)
• Stamina: Stand for long shifts

Skills

• Effective communication
• Basic math skills
• Teamwork

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical & dental insurance (employee only)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance & additional retirement benefits
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• A clean, team-oriented facility focused on innovation and safety

Pay

$20 per hour

Schedule

Shift: 1st Shift: Monday - Thursday 6:30 am - 5 pm