Production & Shipping Cross-Team Member Year-Round | 2nd & 3rd Shifts
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Manufacturing / Production
Material Handler, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Forklift Operator, Production Associate / Production Line
Location: Syracuse
Description
BUILD SOMETHING THAT LASTS. HELP MOVE IT TO THE PEOPLE WHO WILL ENJOY IT.
We believe candidates should have a clear picture of the job before deciding whether it is right for them. This is a full-time, hands‑on role that supports both our Production and Shipping teams. Depending on daily business needs, you may help build POLYWOOD® furniture or pick and prepare finished products for shipment.
Success begins with a great attitude, dependable attendance, a willingness to learn, and pride in doing safe, accurate, quality work.
At POLYWOOD®, our teams transform recycled plastics into durable outdoor furniture made in America. We are looking for people who want more than their next job. We are looking for people who want to develop skills, contribute to a team, and help build and deliver something that lasts.
Pay and Schedule- 2nd shift: 3:00pm-11:00pm, starting at $20.00/h plus an 8% shift premium
- 3rd shift: 11:00pm-7:00am, starting at $20.00/h, plus an 8% shift premium
- Full-time, hourly position
- Paid weekly. Every Thursday!
This cross-team position helps POLYWOOD® build quality furniture and move finished products to our customers. Your assignment may change between Production and Shipping based on business needs. You must be willing and able to work in either department.
What You Can LearnDepending on your assignment, you may build experience in:
- Product assembly and standard production procedures
- Order picking and shipment preparation
- Manufacturing processes
- Quality inspections and shipment verification
- Material handling
- Packaging
- Forklift or other equipment operation, if trained and certified
- Workplace safety
- Team-based problem-solving
- Continuous improvement
Your responsibilities may include:
- Build and assemble POLYWOOD® furniture and components according to work instructions
- Pick finished products by locating and retrieving the correct items for customer orders
- Verify order and shipment accuracy
- Inspect materials, components, and finished products for quality
- Move, organize, and stage materials or finished products
- Package and prepare finished products for shipment
- Load and unload finished products accurately and efficiently
- Operate or support manufacturing tools, equipment, forklifts, or material handling equipment when trained and authorized
- Identify and report safety, quality, material, equipment, or order concerns
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized Production and Shipping work areas
- Work with teammates and leaders to meet daily Production and Shipping goals
Our strongest production team members:
- Dependable attendance and punctuality
- A safety-first mindset
- Pride in quality and accuracy
- Strong attention to detail
- The ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- A willingness to move between Production and Shipping assignments
- A team-focused attitude
- The ability to learn from feedback and adapt to changing needs
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
Previous manufacturing, assembly, shipping, warehouse, logistics, packaging, machine operation, construction, or material handling experience is helpful, but it is not required. Forklift experience or certification is a plus.
We will also consider candidates whose other hands‑on experience has prepared them to work safely, accurately, and as part of a team.
Work EnvironmentProduction and Shipping work is active and can be physically demanding. Depending on the assignment, you may:
- Stand or walk for most or all of the shift
- Stay actively moving throughout the shift
- Repeatedly lift, move, and position items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Perform repetitive hand, arm, or body movements
- Bend, reach, push, pull, lift, and carry materials or products
- Work around machinery, production equipment, forklifts, and…
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