The Shipping Associate will perform a variety of functions in the Distribution Center including the loading of packages on trailers, preparing pallets for shipment, and performing other duties as assigned.

This is a Monday-Friday first shift position. Scheduled work hours are 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

The Lifeway Distribution Center in Lebanon, TN, is a place where you can bring your faith and work experience to join the most important mission in the world: making disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether you're a shipping associate, picker, packer, stocker, material handler, or working in assembly, if you're passionate about serving the church, we have a place for you. Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our comprehensive benefits plans including healthcare, vacation, sick time, holiday pay, care days, 401(k) plan, and more.

Learn more about our culture at team.lifeway.com/culture-code

I-Hybrid

• Safe and accurate scanning, loading/lifting, and sorting/weighing of packages by hand
• The loading of packages on trailers of varying sizes and weights by hand in a safe and efficient manner.
• Build up/breakdown of pallets.
• Preparation of pallets for shipping (e.g. scanning, shrink wrapping)
• Rotate from task-to-task within the distribution center as workload dictates.
• Clean work area removing pallets, boxes, paper, plastic, and banding.
• Willingness to train and be certified to drive material handling equipment as required by job duty (e.g. forklift, pallet jack),

• High School Diploma, or GED, preferred
• 1 year experience in warehouse, shipping or logistics preferred
• Accurately follow directions, both written and verbal
• Adaptive learner of systems, processes and technology
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem solving skills

Other Requirements:

• Ability to repetitively lift up to 50lbs with a range from a floor level to above shoulder height walking and standing on concrete floors for a period of up to two hours; pushing and pulling rolling carts or pallet jacks bearing loads of up to 500 pounds; free range of motion including twisting, bending, stooping, including climbing on step ladders.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally in English.