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Fortress Nutrition is
growing-and we're looking for an organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
Shipping & Receiving
Associate to join our Warehouse team.
This position plays an important role in ensuring inbound materials and outbound shipments are received, documented, handled, and shipped accurately and efficiently. The ideal candidate has previous shipping and receiving experience, is comfortable operating powered industrial equipment, and can balance hands-on warehouse responsibilities with the documentation and computer-based requirements of the position.
This role also provides Material Handler coverage and support as needed based on staffing and operational demands.
Schedule: 1st Shift
- Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Flexibility to work overtime as business needs require
What You'll Do
- Coordinate daily shipping and receiving operations, ensuring inbound and outbound shipments are processed accurately and on time.
- Prepare and process shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOLs), Advance Shipping Notices (ASNs), LTL/TL shipments, and other required paperwork.
- Check in drivers, coordinate loading and unloading activities, and verify incoming shipments for accuracy, damages, or discrepancies.
- Follow customer shipping requirements, routing guides, and scheduling procedures to ensure orders are shipped correctly.
- Maintain accurate shipping and receiving records, prepare daily reports, and communicate with internal teams to resolve shipment issues.
- Safely operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks to load, unload, move, and stage materials throughout the facility.
- Support general warehouse and Material Handler responsibilities as needed while following all company safety, quality, and food safety procedures.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- 2+ years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, or logistics experience, including coordinating inbound and outbound shipments.
- 2+ years of forklift experience, including stand-up reach trucks and electric pallet jacks.
- Experience preparing shipping documentation, including BOLs, ASNs, manifests, and LTL/TL shipments.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and the ability to learn warehouse and shipping systems.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, with a dependable work ethic, strong attendance, and a sense of urgency.
- Ability to work in a food manufacturing environment (including exposure to food allergens) and work occasional overtime or weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in food/beverage, dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, or another GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of GMPs, food safety, and quality standards
- Experience working with warehouse, inventory, transportation, or shipping management systems
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8 or more hours per shift)
- Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50lbs
- Talking, hearing; reaching above shoulders; bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and operating machinery
- Use of hands and foot/feet for handling tools, operating equipment/machinery, and controls
Pay & Benefits
- Starting Pay: $22.00 per hour (based on experience, may offer higher rates based on qualifications and previous experience)
- Double pay for hours over 50 in the workweek
- Double pay for weekend hours worked
Benefits Include:
- PTO Package with Carryover Option
- Paid Holidays
- Double Pay for Weekly Hours Over 50 AND Any Weekend Overtime Work
- Medical, Dental & Vision (Affordable Family Coverage)
- HSA with Quarterly Company Contributions
- Company-Paid Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Excellent Company Match
- ...and more!
To learn more about us, visit our website at www.fortressllc.com.
Ready to Apply?
Email your updated & current resume to
careers@fortressllc.com
Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.
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Fortress Nutrition, LLC
paid holidays, 401(k)
Nov 13, 2026