Manufacturing Packing & Shipping

Manufacturing Packing & Shipping


Company
Fastenal Company
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
Via
ZipRecruiter

Job Description
Job Description
Manufacturing Packing & Shipping
15009 Lee Rd, Houston, TX 77032
TX280 Manufacturing Facility
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 2:00pm - 10:30pm

OVERVIEW:
Working as Full-time Manufacturing Packing & Shipping, you will directly support to the manufacturing department by moving product and making shipping containers to increase work flow and on-time delivery of our product. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
o Moving finished product and making shipping containers
o Loading product on trucks
o Working directly with sales and manufacturing on ship methods and ship times
o Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
o Excellent written and oral communication skills
o Proficient computer skills
o Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
o Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
o Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
o Work independently as well as in a team environment
o Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
o Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
o Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs
o Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
o Prior experience operating a forklift
o Prior shipping or receiving experience

ABOUT US:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.

As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.

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