Shipping Assistant

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Hickory, NC 28602
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Job Shift: Night

Join a Team That Sticks Together!

At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries.

We have facilities all around the world, including in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, China, and more.

In addition to our specialty adhesive products, we offer well‑known brands like Duck®,
Frog Tape®,
Painter’s Mate®,
Shurtape®, T‑Rex®,
Kip®, and Pro Tapes®.

Why Work with Us?

We encourage curiosity and creativity, working together to solve challenges and innovate. Our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility means we make a positive impact on our communities and the world.

What We Offer:

• A company that truly values your contributions
• A place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful
• A focus on excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring we deliver top‑quality, reliable solutions to our customers
• An environment where employees are encouraged to bring their best ideas forward and adopt a growth mindset

More Than Just Tapes…

In addition to being obsessed with our customers, Shurtape is committed to being socially and environmentally responsible. We recognize that our actions today affect our world tomorrow, and we are committed to responsible manufacturing processes that protect the communities in which we operate.

We Ask for the Best, and Offer the Best in Return

We are looking for passionate, innovative individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment to join the Shurtape team. If you’re looking to be part of a forward‑thinking, fast‑paced, and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

Our tapes may do the sticking, but it’s our people who hold it all together.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Shipping Assistant position is responsible for receiving finished goods for shipment to various warehouse locations. This position will participate in a variety of material management functions including securing cartons, storing materials, and setting up departmental equipment.

• Secure cartons to be stored
• Load trucks
• Locate cartons to proper truck
• Unload non‑conforming or returned materials and segregate them in hold area
• Tag pallets for proper location and identity
• Provide packers with pallets
• Set up wrapper and additional departmental equipment
• Key in daily production loaded onto trailers
• Wrap each finished pallet
• Assist in departmental programs of safety and housekeeping

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Valid tow motor/forklift license
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, specifications, and safety protocols
• Knowledge of production schedules, basic computer skills, and trash compactor
• Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and task oriented
• Speaks fluent English
• Knowledge of basic math; ability to read and understand percentages and decimals
• Manual dexterity with frequent mental and visual attention
• Able to work as a team member
• Understanding of NSOPs

• Ability to position and lift 50–100 pounds
• Ability to lift, bend, & stoop when required and stand for extended periods
• Extended periods of crouching, squatting, and working with arms positioned above the head

Our manufacturing facilities are built with a strong commitment to safety, efficiency, and a collaborative work environment. We operate with a focus on being “Safe to the Core,” aligning to the highest safety standards for all employees to ensure they can perform hands‑on tasks with confidence, especially when handling materials and operating machinery and equipment. Working in organized shifts, our manufacturing employees are critical to our growth and success, which is why we prioritize and emphasize teamwork, a strong work ethic and a positive…