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SHIPPING AND RECEIVING ASSOCIATE - MANUFACTURING
Location: Rome, New York
Company: International Wire Group, a Pantheon Electric company
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Shift: 1st Shift, 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Shift Supervisor
HELP KEEP OUR MANUFACTURING OPERATION MOVING
International Wire Group, a Pantheon Electric company and a leading manufacturer of high-quality copper wire products, is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Associates for our Rome, New York plant.
In this essential role, you will support the movement of materials and finished products throughout the facility. You will prepare incoming and outgoing shipments, inspect materials, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, maintain accurate shipping records, and help ensure products reach their destinations safely, accurately, and on time.
We are looking for dependable, detail-oriented team members who take pride in safety, accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL WIRE GROUP
International Wire Group is a leading manufacturer of copper wire products that support critical applications across a broad range of industries. As a Pantheon Electric company, we are committed to workplace safety, product quality, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and investing in the people who make our success possible.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
As a Shipping and Receiving Associate, your responsibilities will include:
• Prepare materials and finished products for incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Receive, inspect, verify, and process incoming materials.
• Visually inspect incoming and outgoing wire to ensure it meets quality requirements.
• Verify shipment contents and maintain accurate shipping and receiving records.
• Coordinate and arrange product transportation as required.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
• Move reels and other materials throughout the facility without damaging the product or equipment.
• Complete daily forklift safety inspections and report equipment concerns.
• Tag and identify reels of wire accurately.
• Read and use information contained in the Method Master or other production documentation.
• Enter shipping, receiving, inventory, and product information into company computer systems.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and operating procedures.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area.
• Communicate regularly with supervisors, operators, warehouse personnel, and employees on other shifts.
• Support Lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Contribute ideas that improve safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost, and operational efficiency.
• Provide support to coworkers and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• Previous shipping, receiving, warehouse, manufacturing, or material-handling experience is preferred.
• Experience operating a forklift and pallet jack.
• Forklift certification is preferred or must be obtained as required by the company.
• Ability to inspect materials and identify quality concerns or product damage.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and complete required shipping documentation.
• Ability to manage time-sensitive responsibilities and meet shipping deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environment.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to follow established procedures.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, attendance, and workplace accountability.
• Positive and supportive attitude.
SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION
• Pay: $20.00 per hour.
• Full-time, 1st-shift schedule.
• Work hours: 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Work is performed in a manufacturing plant and shipping environment.
• Approximately 70%-90% of working time may be spent on the shop floor.
• The position requires frequent standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to safely operate material-handling equipment and work around manufacturing machinery.
BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH INTERNATIONAL WIRE GROUP
If you are dependable, safety-focused, and ready to contribute to a fast-paced manufacturing operation, we encourage you to apply today for the Shipping and Receiving Associate opportunity in Camden, New York.
International Wire Group, a Pantheon Electric company, is an equal opportunity employer.
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