Shipping Associate
Location: Hamilton, OH
Schedule: Full Time | 7 am - 3:30 pm
We’re Looking For
A dependable and detail-oriented Shipping Associate to support daily shipping operations and help ensure accurate, timely, and safe shipment of customer orders. This role works closely with the Shipping Lead, Logistics Manager, and cross-functional teams to maintain efficient material flow, address issues quickly, and continuously improve shipping and inventory processes.
What You’ll Do
- Support daily shipping operations by organizing and executing shipping tasks to meet department priorities and timelines
- Review customer orders to ensure shipments are accurate and complete; communicate discrepancies or issues to the Shipping Lead or Logistics Manager
- Assist with problem-solving when shipping challenges arise and contribute improvement ideas to reduce recurring issues
- Communicate late orders, shortages, and shipping constraints to shipping, production, and receiving teams to help align workflows
- Coordinate with carriers and drivers, including facilitating trailer loading and providing required shipping documentation
- Observe and report carrier safety concerns, especially related to LTL shipments
- Operate material handling equipment safely and maintain forklift certification
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe shipping and staging areas
- Lead by example through professionalism, teamwork, and respectful communication across departments
What You’ll Bring
- Relevant experience in a shipping/receiving role
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, high-quality work
- Dependable, safety-conscious, and team-oriented mindset
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and external drivers
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
- Willingness to participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving efforts
- Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification
- High school diploma or equivalent
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
- 401k plan with employer match
- Paid holidays and Paid Time Off
- A supportive culture that values your work and provides opportunities to learn and grow
About Kaivac Inc.
Kaivac empowers people who do the essential work. We provide innovative cleaning systems and guided training that help workers clean faster, safer, and better—whether that means restrooms, floors, kitchens, or other critical spaces. Kaivac Inc.
We’re proud of our purpose-driven culture, where every team member’s contribution matters and continuous improvement is part of the job.