Warehouse Shipping and Receiving Associate

SAFEWAY GARAGE DOORS, LLC

Ontario, CA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

Job Description

🚛 Shipping Associate

Build. Move. Deliver. Grow Your Career with First United and SafeWay.

Are you hands-on, safety-focused, and energized by fast-paced work? Do you take pride in accuracy, teamwork, and getting the job done right the first time? First United is hiring to support our growing operations and keep our products moving safely and on time.

Whether you’re starting out or ready to lead, we offer clear advancement opportunities, skill-based progression, and a workplace where quality and safety come first.

This role will require driving, making local deliveries from time to time based on business needs. Qualified candidates will have a clean MVR and the ability to drive in a company vehicle.

💪 What You’ll Do (All Levels)

Move, stack, and load overhead garage doors, hardware, and related products for shipment
Use forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, racking, and hands-on loading techniques
Ensure all products are correct, secure, and damage-free before shipment
Follow safe lifting, loading, and operating procedures
Keep the dock and warehouse clean, organized, and efficient
Work as part of a team to meet daily shipping deadlines

📦 Loading

Perfect for dependable, hard-working team players who enjoy physical work.

Pull and push product carts from the warehouse floor to the dock
Hand-load verified doors and products into trailers and trucks
Lift, stack, and pack doors, track, hardware, and openers
Secure loads using foam, load bars, or poles
Read and understand letters and numbers to verify product
Learn proper loading techniques and safety standards

🚚 Spotting

For experienced associates ready to take on more responsibility.

Spot and position trailers scheduled for daily loading
Direct team members on staging and loading by route
Understand load size, quantity, and trailer capacity
Ensure loads are properly secured and balanced
Operate forklifts (certification required)
Support quality, safety, and dock organization

🎓 What We’re Looking For

Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Certifications

Forklift Certification preferred
Preferred for Level I

Key Competencies

Quality-Driven: Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy
Sense of Urgency: Works efficiently and meets deadlines
Team-Focused: Supports company values and helps others succeed

🏋️ Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, squat, kneel, and reach throughout the shift
Regular lifting and maneuvering of up to 50 lbs, including overhead
Frequent use of hands and arms to handle materials
Vision abilities including close, distance, and focus adjustment

🏭 Work Environment

Warehouse and dock setting with moving mechanical parts
Moderate noise levels
Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles

🌟 Why Join SWD and First United?

Safety-first culture with strong teamwork
Physically active work—no desk required
Be part of a company that values quality, accountability, and growth

Equal Opportunity Employer

SWD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications and business needs.

We offer full benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Retirement plan, weekly pay and more.

Pay is DOE: Ranges from $18-$21 per hour.

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