Shipper, Manufacturing Production

Job Title

Shipper I (Shipping Clerk I)

At Klein Tools, curiosity powers discovery, ownership inspires excellence, and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We deliver quality and innovation in everything we do, designing and launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year. Join us and be part of a legacy built to last.

• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance

The Shipping Clerk I (Shipper I) works under close supervision of the Shipping Supervisor to prepare packages for shipment by packaging boxes and staging pallets according to the daily shipping schedule and delivery specifications. This position supports our Distribution Center in Mansfield, TX during 1st shift operations, Monday‑Friday from 7:00 AM CST until 3:30 PM CST.

• Sort and stage pallets in the shipping dock by operating a Pallet Jack or by hand based on daily shipping schedule, truck weight limits and requirements.
• Prepare packages for shipping by taping or stapling boxes shut and affixing completed address labels.
• Generate air pillows at the shipping line by entering quantity and size needed in the air pillow machine and placing them in boxes.
• Investigate packages that are flagged as not meeting the specified weight requirements on the shipping conveyor line and make necessary adjustments or elevate complex issues to the Shipping Supervisor.
• Assemble specialized boxes for custom orders using a Staple Gun.
• Empty cardboard and trash bins into the trash compactor.
• Pick customer orders by operating RF Scanner to scan order tickets, pick product(s) in assigned zone and place them in boxes on a conveyor system.
• Observe all safety guidelines and report safety concerns to management.
• Follow Six Sigma lean manufacturing standards to keep work area clean and safe from hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Previous experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand basic English.
• Must be able to use a Pallet Jack and Staple Gun.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Ability to meet established deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail.

Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; the employee is occasionally required to sit, reach above shoulders, climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position may include exposure to radio frequencies that may be dangerous to individuals with a pacemaker; consult with your doctor.

• Quality
• Customer Obsession
• Innovation
• Ownership
• Teamwork

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Manufacturing

Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at