Warehouse Shipping or Receiving Associate

🚛 Shipping Associate I, II, III

Build. Move. Deliver. Grow Your Career with SWD and First United.

Are you hands-on, safety-focused, and energized by fast-paced work? Do you take pride in accuracy, teamwork, and getting the job done right the first time? SWD and First United is hiring Shipping Associates at multiple levels to support our growing operations and keep our products moving safely and on time.

Whether you’re starting out or ready to lead, we offer clear advancement opportunities, skill-based progression, and a workplace where quality and safety come first.

💪 What You’ll Do (All Levels)

• Move, stack, and load overhead garage doors, hardware, and related products for shipment

• Use forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, racking, and hands-on loading techniques

• Ensure all products are correct, secure, and damage-free before shipment

• Follow safe lifting, loading, and operating procedures

• Keep the dock and warehouse clean, organized, and efficient

• Work as part of a team to meet daily shipping deadlines

📦 Level I – Loader (Entry Level)

Perfect for dependable, hard-working team players who enjoy physical work.

• Pull and push product carts from the warehouse floor to the dock

• Hand-load verified doors and products into trailers and trucks

• Lift, stack, and pack doors, track, hardware, and openers

• Secure loads using foam, load bars, or poles

• Read and understand letters and numbers to verify product

• Learn proper loading techniques and safety standards

🚚 Level II – Spotter

For experienced associates ready to take on more responsibility.

• Spot and position trailers scheduled for daily loading

• Direct team members on staging and loading by route

• Understand load size, quantity, and trailer capacity

• Ensure loads are properly secured and balanced

• Operate forklifts (certification required)

• Support quality, safety, and dock organization

🧭 Level III – Team Lead

A leadership role for strong communicators and problem solvers.

• Verify product using load lists and scanners

• Lead teams through correct route-based loading sequences

• Close shipments and create shipping documentation in ERP systems

• Communicate with customer service, procurement, office teams, and management

• Identify and report quality, safety, or loading issues

• Model best-in-class shipping and safety practices

🎓 What We’re Looking For

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Certifications

• Forklift Certification required for Levels II & III

• Preferred for Level I

Key Competencies

• Quality-Driven: Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy

• Sense of Urgency: Works efficiently and meets deadlines

• Team-Focused: Supports company values and helps others succeed

🏋️ Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, squat, kneel, and reach throughout the shift

• Regular lifting and maneuvering of up to 50 lbs, including overhead

• Frequent use of hands and arms to handle materials

• Vision abilities including close, distance, and focus adjustment

🏭 Work Environment

• Warehouse and dock setting with moving mechanical parts

• Moderate noise levels

• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles

🌟 Why Join SWD and First United?

• Clear advancement path from Loader → Spotter → Team Lead

• Safety-first culture with strong teamwork

• Physically active work—no desk required

• Be part of a company that values quality, accountability, and growth

Equal Opportunity Employer

SWD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications and business needs.