Shipping Assistant Location: Gainesville, TX Pay: $20.00 per hour Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Penmac Staffing is seeking a reliable and motivated Shipping Assistant to join our team in Gainesville, TX. This role is responsible for supporting daily shipping, receiving, inventory, and warehouse operations while maintaining a safe and organized work environment. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a manufacturing and warehouse environment. Successful candidates will have experience operating forklifts, handling inventory, and supporting shipping and receiving functions while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Responsibilites Unload incoming shipments and submit materials to the appropriate shipping personnel. Inspect outgoing shipments for product defects and accuracy. Assemble cardboard containers or select pre-assembled containers for shipping. Post weights and shipping charges and affix appropriate postage. Route items to the appropriate departments. Assist the Shipping Technician with inventory control activities. Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work area, including the shipping yard. Follow all safety requirements and safe work practices. Perform additional duties as assigned by management. Qualifications and Key Skills Previous manufacturing experience preferred. Forklift and other material-handling equipment experience required. Candidates must have prior forklift experience and will be required to successfully complete a forklift skills test. Experience with SAP and inventory management systems preferred. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Dependable and reliable attendance. Excellent attention to detail. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently. Customer-focused mindset. All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment background and drug screen and must also have a copy of their resume for review.