Shipping Assistant (Day Shift) - Madison Heights, VA

Shibuya Hoppmann has an immediate opening for a Shipping Assistant at our Madison Heights, VA facility. This is a day shift position, Monday to Friday, in our Madison Heights production facility. Occasional opportunities for overtime may be available.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the Shipping Manager in the receiving and delivery of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Assist in building and loading crates for shipment.
• Assist in loading and shrink-wrapping pallets for shipment.
• Assist in loading and unloading delivery trucks, using powered and non-powered material handling equipment.
• Assist in inspecting incoming deliveries for completeness and damage
• Maintaining a clean and safe shipping and receiving work area
• Support Inventory Control as needed

Requirements:

• Basic PC knowledge, including working knowledge of MS Office
• Experience building with wood (sawing, nailing, etc) required
• Forklift experience preferred
• Experience with UPS Worldship and FedEx Ship Manager would be a plus, but not required
• Must be able to stand for extended periods, lift up to 40 lbs. unassisted, and have full range of motion to reach, climb, stoop, kneel and step over equipment easily.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

The ideal candidate will have some shipping and receiving experience, have strong communication and time management skills, demonstrate the aptitude required to safely operate material handling equipment, and a willingness to learn standard shipping, receiving and inventory management processes.

Starting rate: $16 – $20 /hour, depending on experience