Description
Shipper / Receiver
Lewiston, Maine | $20.50-$23.00/hour | Benefits Starting Day One
Help Keep Materials Moving.
Every product we make eventually needs to get where it's going-and that's where you come in.
Elmet Technologies is hiring a Shipper / Receiver
to join our team in Lewiston, Maine.
You'll prepare orders for shipment, load and unload trucks, package materials, maintain accurate shipping information, and help make sure products and materials move safely and efficiently through our facility.
If you're dependable, comfortable working in a hands‑on industrial environment, and like work that keeps you moving, this could be a great fit.
What's In It for You
Your hourly wage is just the beginning. Elmet offers competitive pay, bonuses, benefits, and opportunities to grow.
$20.50-$24.00 per hour
$250 perfect-attendance bonus every month-up to $3,000 per year
Quarterly production bonus of up to 9% , based on company performance
4% company match on retirement savings
Benefits starting Day One
Three medical plan options
Dental and vision coverage
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
Paid time off
Paid company holidays
Tuition assistance
$1,000 employee referral bonus
Internal growth opportunities
What You'll Do
As a Shipper / Receiver, you'll help make sure incoming and outgoing materials are handled safely, accurately, and on time.
During a typical shift, you'll:
Prepare customer orders and materials for shipment
Box, package, skid, and weigh outgoing products
Load and unload trucks safely
Support shipping needs across our production areas
Make sure materials are properly prepared and protected for transportation
Use forklifts, cranes, and other material-handling equipment
Use packaging equipment such as banders, staplers, nail guns, scales, and hand tools
Maintain accurate shipping and receiving information
Complete required transactions and documentation
Follow established ISO, quality, and shipping procedures
Keep the shipping area clean, safe, and organized
Coordinate with teammates and production areas to keep materials moving
Support additional shipping and receiving activities as needed
Requirements
You Could Be a Great Fit!
We're looking for someone who is dependable, safety‑minded, and comfortable working in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment.
You could be a strong fit if you:
Have a high school diploma or GED
Have experience in manufacturing, shipping, receiving, warehousing, logistics, or material handling
Can perform basic math
Are comfortable working with industrial and material-handling equipment
Can follow established shipping, quality, and safety procedures
Communicate clearly with coworkers and other departments
Can work independently when needed
Work well as part of a team
Can stay organized when priorities change
Have a strong safety record
Have reliable and predictable attendance
Are willing to learn new systems, equipment, and processes
Previous shipping experience is preferred, but it isn't the only way to qualify.
Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, material handling, production, or another industrial environment can provide a strong foundation for this role.
Equipment You May Work With
This is a hands‑on shipping role, and you'll use a variety of equipment to prepare and move materials. Depending on the work, that can include:
Forklifts, Cranes, Scales, Banders, Staplers/Nail Guns, Saws, Routers, Hand Tools
What Success Looks Like
Successful Shipper / Receivers:
Put safety first
Show up consistently and ready to work
Prepare shipments accurately and securely
Load and unload trucks safely
Keep materials moving without sacrificing quality
Maintain accurate shipping and receiving records
Handle products carefully to prevent damage
Follow established ISO and quality procedures
Keep the shipping area clean and organized
Communicate when priorities, shipments, or materials need attention
Work effectively with production teams across the facility
Take care of the equipment they use
Adapt when production and shipping priorities change
Learn More. Build Your Skills.
You'll have opportunities to strengthen skills in shipping and receiving, material handling, inventory systems, industrial equipment, logistics, and manufacturing operations.
Elmet offers tuition assistance and internal growth opportunities to help you continue developing your career.
This Is Hands‑On Manufacturing Work
This isn't a desk‑based shipping job.
You'll spend much of your day moving around an active manufacturing environment, preparing materials, working with industrial equipment, and coordinating shipments.
The primary schedule is based on 8‑hour shifts, and overtime during the week or on weekends may be required based on production needs.
Build Products That Perform Where It Matters
Elmet Technologies is a U.S.-based advanced manufacturer specializing in high‑performance refractory metals and precision‑engineered products.
At our Coldwater facility, Shipping connects our manufacturing operation with the customers who depend on what we make.
Your work helps make sure products are packaged correctly, handled safely, documented accurately, and ready to reach their destination.
Ready to Keep Things Moving?
Search Process Note
The Elmet Group is managing this search directly and is not accepting submissions from outside recruitment firms.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Elmet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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