Shipper​/Receiver

Position Overview

Shipper/Receiver responsible for shipping, receiving, and stocking finished goods to fulfill customer orders at Simpson Strong‑Tie.

• (70%) Complete shipments using ERP system and/or tablet, pull, package, palletize products for shipment, ensure incoming and outgoing shipments meet packaging, customer, and quality standards, receive, stock, and rotate product, identify, tag, store and locate finished inventory.
• (10%) Create and apply documents, such as shipping labels, packing lists, and bills of lading for each pallet/shipment.
• (10%) Maintain a clean work environment.
• (10%) Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Simpson Strong‑Tie Powered Industrial Truck Certification required (will certify at hire).
• D.O.T. Haz Mat Training required (will certify at hire).
• 1 year of warehouse, logistics, and/or shipping experience required.
• Equipment:
  Operate forklift, reach truck, order picker, and electric pallet jack.
• Safety:
  Demonstrate safe work practices and promote a safe work environment.
• Mathematical Reasoning:
  Add and subtract two‑digit numbers and multiply/divide with tens and hundreds.
• Ability to work independently:
  Follow written and oral instructions, safety guidelines, work instructions, and company policies.
• Attendance:
  Demonstrate reliable and punctual attendance in accordance with the attendance policy.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Speak effectively to all departments and at all levels; listen and ask questions to ensure understanding.
• Quality Standards Knowledge:
  Understand company quality standards and quality control processes.
• Problem Solving:
  Solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization.
• Teamwork:
  Work with other team members to accomplish group goals.
• Results Focus & Initiative:
  Multi‑task and take initiative in a challenging, fast‑paced environment.
• Customer Service
  
  Skills:
  
  Apply customer service principles and processes with others.
• Reading Comprehension:
  Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Regularly stand, walk, see, talk, and hear. Occasionally sit. Operate heavy equipment and must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier with proper equipment. Work is performed around moving mechanical parts, in a loud environment, with exposure to dust, heat, cold, wet or humid conditions.

Full‑time, non‑exempt position located in Kent, WA. Relocation not available. Pay $25.58 – $38.37 per hour. No travel required.

Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, holidays, vacation, sick days, jury duty leave, service awards, employee discounts, referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement, and more. Quarterly bonuses or commissions are paid on a quarterly basis.

Simpson Strong‑Tie is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and merit. All job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check.