Shipping Technician

Looking for a rewarding career with a company that values people, growth, sustainability, and teamwork? Join our Bennettsville team as a Shipping Technician!

This role is on a Monday-Friday- 1 week 1st shift (7am-3pm) followed by 1 week on 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) schedule.  

What we are looking for:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Adhere to all safety procedures and protocols.
• Flexible availability, including overtime and temporary schedule changes.
• Must learn and perform both Rail and Truck Dock positions.
• Strong math skills required.
• Forklift driving and rail mapping experience preferred.

What we offer:

• The starting wage is $20.68, with increases as you qualify into higher levels, plus a profit share/gain share program
• Health plans with options that meet your needs, including a wellness program, gym reimbursement, and additional benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, and more
• Paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive vacation package, and company and floating holidays designed to support your work-life balance
• Retirement planning options, including generous employer contributions
• Opportunities to learn and develop, including a tuition reimbursement program

In this role, you would:

• Safely load and unload trucks, railcars, boxcars, and preloads to ensure accurate and timely shipments.
• Prepare shipments according to customer orders, including wrapping flats, building blocks, and blocking/strapping vans when required.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing products for quality and damage and verify shipment contents against tickets and documentation.
• Scan load tickets and confirm products are loaded accurately before shipment.
• Check in incoming trucks, communicate loading procedures, and assist drivers and callers with shipping-related questions.
• Prepare shipping documentation, including customs paperwork for international orders as needed.
• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently while maintaining current forklift certification.
• Keep forklifts clean, inspected, and properly maintained.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized loading areas, docks, warehouse spaces, rail tracks, and parking areas.
• Diagram boxcars, bill export cars, inspect railcars for damage, clean out boxcars, and maintain required railroad records and move orders.
• Perform general warehouse duties such as pulling samples, storing materials, unloading supplies, housekeeping, and trash removal.
• Participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts while following company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• Effectively communicate verbally and by e-mail
• Experience loading trucks with a forklift
• Minimum of 1 year Forklift experience required (within past 5 years)
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook preferred.
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled environment (cold/hot)
• Ability to walk up and down stairs throughout a working shift
• ability to work a rotating shift

About Us: At ARAUCO, we’re more than a global leader in sustainable wood products—we’re a team driven by innovation, environmental stewardship, and strong core values. Committed to responsible forestry and quality craftsmanship, we create products that shape industries and protect the planet. Sustainability is central to everything we do—from responsible forestry to reducing environmental impact, we are dedicated to preserving natural resources for future generations. 

 Grow your career with purpose and help us shape a better future—one product, one idea, and one team at a time. 

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Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization. Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 

Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities.  Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner.  If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.