Cornerstone Building Brands · Independence, MO

Loading, Shipping and Receiving Associate 1st Shift

Full-timeIndependence, MOPosted 2026-06-25Apply on SmartRecruiters

Full job description

The Loading, Shipping and Receiving Associate position is an entry-level role that is responsible for handling incoming and outgoing shipments. Loaders play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency of shipping operations and ensuring that products are delivered and received in good condition.

  • Understands and follows safety rules and precautions in a manufacturing environment.
  • Employs a range of crating and packaging resources, including metal bands and protective coverings, to ensure parts are securely fastened and safeguarded during transport.
  • Proficient in operating forklifts and other lifting equipment.
  • Responsible for each lift, deciding when to check actual vs maximum allowable trailer load.
  • Assists with inventory counts as required.
  • Maintains practices for continuous improvement within the work area.
  • May be assigned other projects or tasks by the team leader.
  • Experience working in a distribution or manufacturing environment
  • Ability to safely operate a forklift
  • Basic math skills, including ability to read a tape measure
  • Ability to work independently and with others
  • High school diploma or GED

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist
  • Ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment
  • Some knowledge of a manufacturing environment.

Site Address: 1306 S. Powell Rd. Independence, MO 64057

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands 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, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Note to External Recruiters

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.

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Questions about this Loading, Shipping and Receiving Associate 1st Shift role

Is the Loading, Shipping and Receiving Associate 1st Shift role at Cornerstone Building Brands still open?
Yes — this posting is active and accepting applications through 2026-07-25. Listings can close once filled, so apply soon.
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This role is based in Independence, MO.
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