Job Type Full-time Description Shipping Associate 1st Shift $2,500* Signing Bonus AFC is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Shipping Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient, safe, and professional picking, packaging, and loading of various orders throughout the day. The Shipping Associate will determine the best method of processing customer orders and ensure that all items are packaged as per customer requirements. Responsibilities: Pick, package, and load various orders throughout the day. Determine the best method of processing customer orders. Package items as per customer requirements and create shipping labels, identifying shipping information on cartons. Effectively communicate with all departments related to the task at hand for effective processing. Post weights and shipping charges and affix postage. Maintain excellent service by following organization standards of quality and national standards of shipping best-practices. Ensure a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, packing area, and workstations neat; maintaining clean shipping supply area; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications. Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies. Operate powered industrial trucks or uses hand truck to move, convey or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area. Must feel comfortable after training on all hand tools, nail gun, circular, reciprocating and chop saws. Pay: $17.00 per hour Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Why Work Here? Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Company-paid life insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company match Generous paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays, no waiting period Opportunities for personal and professional growth within the organization AFC'S Core Values: D ETERMINED: Strive to continuously improve R ESPECTFUL & POSITIVE: Working well together and bringing out the best in others is critical. I NNOVATIVE: Creating a culture of collaboration. V OICE OF THE CUSTOMER: Customer's feedback about their expectations is heard by all. E THICAL: Choosing to do the right thing. N IMBLE: Anticipating changes, being flexible and acting quickly to handle uncertainty. Requirements High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to obtain powered industrial truck certification. To apply : go to our website at https://www.afcmaterials.com/join-afc About AFC AFC Materials Group, based in Lake in the Hills, Illinois, is a global provider of high-temperature and non-stick solutions. Since 1988, we have focused on partnering with end users, distributors, and OEMs to solve their greatest production challenges. As a turnkey manufacturer, our capabilities include coating, converting, and fabrication of composite materials engineered for the most demanding applications. AFC has been a trusted name in the composites industry for over three decades. As an industry leader, we pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and delivering exceptional products to businesses across the nation. Join our team and be part of a company that values ambition and personal growth. AFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets AFC is a Drug-free workplace *Signing Bonus is for direct hires only; it does not include current employees, re-hires or workers assigned/referred through a staffing agency. The signing bonus does not apply to seasonal workers or Interns. Bonus is paid as follows for employees working 34 or more hours per week: $500 after 30 days of employment, $1,000 after 90 days, $1,000 after 180 days; for employees working 28-33 hours per week: $375 after 30 days of employment, $750 after 90 days, $750 after 180 days; for employees working 20-27hours per week: $250 after 30 days of employment, $500 after 90 days, $500 after 180 days for employees working less than 20 hours per week: $125 after 30 days of employment, $250 after 90 days, $250 after 180 days. AFC also reserves the right to terminate, revoke, or amend the program at any time with or without notice. Salary Description $17.00 per hour