Job Description
Job Overview:
FAST Global Solutions is seeking a Shipping Specialist for our Glenwood location
Why FAST?
At FAST, we don’t just make equipment—we build careers, ownership, and pride. Our durable, top-quality equipment is trusted by major cargo handlers and airlines worldwide, and our team is the reason we succeed. Our core values are KNOW & SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS, BUILD TRUST, FIND A BETTER WAY and GRIT. Our purpose is to deliver winning solutions to help our customers, communities, and employees thrive.
We’re more than a workplace—we’re a company that invests in its people. From day one, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, very affordable benefits, and a real stake in the company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employer funded contribution - 20% of your annual pay to your ESOP account, giving you ownership in the company you help build.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Be part of something that matters– your work keeps operations moving worldwide
- Competitive pay & affordable benefits from your first day
- Real ownership through our ESOP– FAST contributes 20% of your annual pay so you share in our success
- Paid holidays and PTO for work-life balance
- Annual safety shoe reimbursement and company gear allowance
- A team culture that values craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork
- Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career
Job summary:
The Shipping Specialist performs a variety of material handling functions to load, unload trailers and move materials within the plant. Capable of working with inventory control through utilization of ERP/MRP software. Familiar with and capable of using various types of lifting equipment.
Job duties and responsibilities:
- Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules.
- Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
- Determines space requirements and position of shipment on trucks.
- Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications, and seals loaded truck doors as needed.
- Inspects equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel.
- Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
- Posts weight and shipping charges and prepares bills of lading, as needed.
- Maintains and restocks the warehouse or parts cage while adjusting for errors.
- Reads and interprets blueprints and machine drawings to determine specific material requirements.
- Uses a variety of hand tools and material handling machines such as; chop saw, cutting torch, hand grinders, hand tools, belt sander, forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead hoist, hand trucks and band cutters.
- Performs cycle counts as required.
- Utilizes scanning devices and technology to process inventory movements within the business system.
Job Requirements
- A qualified candidate will have a high school diploma, GED, or at least 1-3 months of related experience.
- Must be able to obtain the FAST forklift certification.
- Must have basic language and math skills and reasoning ability.
- Must be able to stand and walk continuously and reach/bend frequently over the course of an entire shift.
- Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
- Must have manual dexterity and be able to maintain a frequent firm grasp.
- Must be able to operate a foot pedal for forklift and machine operation.
- Must be able to pass a physical strength test to perform the job.
- Vision with depth perception is required.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures and levels of humidity.
- Personal protective equipment will be provided by FAST and must be worn in the required areas.
Build Your Future with FAST
We don’t just offer a job—we offer a career you can be proud of, ownership in the company, and a
supportive team that values what you bring to the table. Join FAST and experience why we’re the
employer of choice. Apply today!
