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title: 'Shipping Team Member at Field Fastener'
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# Shipping Team Member at Field Fastener

- **Company:** Field Fastener
- **Location:** Salem, OR
- **Compensation:** $17/hr
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-06-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/fieldfastener/d2f33862-2c35-451f-be48-2b175f75e5f1

## Job description

Company Overview: Field is a family-owned global supplier of fasteners, "C" commodities, inventory management services, and technical support. We currently have locations in Rockford, IL (headquarters), Texas, South Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Mexico, and Taiwan. For over 30 years, Field has grown an average of 19% annually because of its dedication to lowering our customers overall cost and improving quality through a technical approach to fasteners. By joining Field, you will experience an exceptional culture built on Integrity, Commitment, Teamwork, Innovation, Flexibility, and Fun! Field was recognized by INC. magazine as one of the fastest growing privately owned companies in the USA. Field has been recognized nationally by Great Places to Work as one of the Best Small Companies in America, ranking #8 nationally among small companies and #5 nationally among manufacturing/production companies.  For several years, Field has been recognized locally by the Rockford Register Star as one of the top Employers in the area. At Field, having a great culture is more than a priority – it’s everything. For more information about our culture and company, please watch this Culture Video. All full-time positions at Field are eligible for benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Life Coaching, paid Vacation, paid Holidays, paid Volunteer Time, quarterly Bonuses, and more! Visit our Careers page for a complete list of benefit offerings.

Position Summary: This is a distribution center position that requires the execution of daily warehousing activities to meet team goals in order-fulfillment, inventory control, quality, and shipping. This position requires direct involvement with daily operations and future projects to support company growth objectives.

This position reports to: Team Leader This position has direct reports: None Location: Salem, OR FLSA Hourly/Salary: Starting Hourly $17

Essential Functions:

- Commit to FIELD’s Mission Statement, Core Values, and Fieldamentals.
- Perform general shipping and warehouse duties including physical handling of product, materials, and supplies.
- Requires regular bending, kneeling, twisting, lifting, and carrying of up to 50 pounds.
- Safe operation of all material handling and distribution center equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Utilize scales, scanners, and labels to accurately pack and ship parts.
- Read order details and manage paperwork effectively.
- Respond to requests from account managers and office staff for hot orders and expedited shipping.
- Troubleshooting of shipping and/or technical issues.
- Meeting daily shipment responsibilities, including VMI, Discreet, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and LTL.
- Ensuring work areas are clean and organized.
- Participation in the continual development and improvement of distribution center standard operating procedures.
- Assisting other team members and/or performing other duties as needed.

Education, Skills and Experience Required:

- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Polite and professional manner.
- 2 years + in a shipping, receiving, or distribution center operation.
- Proven track record of results.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, team-based environment.
- Prior experience with a variety of material handling equipment.
- Prior experience with RF Scanner.
- Ability to count accurately, read digital numbers, and decipher paperwork details.
- Strong communication skills to interact with internal and external customers and suppliers.
- Customer service focus to expedite orders and respond to requests.
- Strong time management skills, detail oriented, and commitment to quality.
- Highly motivated, well organized.
- Ability to drive results without a great deal of direct supervision.
- Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Additional Skills Preferred:

- Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook knowledge is preferred.
- Experience in blueprint reading is a plus.

## About Field Fastener

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Field Fastener is a full-service, data-driven fastener supply chain and engineering partner providing vendor-managed inventory and cost-reduction solutions for Class C industrial items.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped – no external funding rounds identified)
- **Headquarters**: Machesney Park, Illinois, United States
- **Founded**: 1976
- **Founders**: Dick Field (founder); business purchased in 1990 by Bill Derry and Jim Derry

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Industrial Supply Chain, Fastener Distribution, Value-Added Engineering
- Target customers: B2B, Enterprise, and SMB manufacturing and assembly companies across North America and globally
- Mission statement: “To have everyone who interacts with us, LOVE us.” Core strategic focus is to “Improve lives.”

## Products & Services
- **Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) Programs**: A proactive, data-driven approach that monitors fastener usage and automatically replenishes stock, eliminating waste and reducing labor costs.
- **Value-Added Engineering Services**: Technical support to help customers optimize total cost of assembly, including fastener specification, design review, and application engineering.
- **Supply Chain & Logistics Solutions**: Global sourcing and distribution of fasteners and other Class C commodities, with inventory management systems that improve availability and lower procurement costs.
- **On-Demand Fastener Supply**: Traditional distribution of a wide range of industrial fasteners.

## Market Standing
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of approximately $102.5M (based on available business data)
- **Funding Status**: Bootstrapped (no venture capital or outside funding. The company has financed growth organically since 1990.)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Ownership by Bill Derry and Jim Derry (private); strong supply partnerships globally.
- **Growth Signals**: Averaged ~19–20% annual growth rate since 1990; maintained +7.4% headcount growth year-over-year (to 162 employees). Recent acquisitions include Mid-State Bolt & Nut (2023) and HRS Logistics (2014).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Engineering-Led Approach**: A unique combination of engineering expertise with supply chain management — not just a distributor but a true cost-reduction partner.
- **Proprietary VMI & Data Systems**: Data-driven inventory management that provides measurable, ongoing cost savings year-over-year for customers.
- **Long-Term Stability and Culture**: 90+ consecutive years of profitability and growth under consistent private ownership with a deeply ingrained, award-winning culture.
- **Global Footprint with Deep Local Service**: Operations across the U.S., Mexico, Taiwan, and Canada, while maintaining a strong regional presence and community focus.

## Strategic Focus
- **Improve Lives**: The central pillar of their strategic plan, focusing on the well-being of team members, customers, and communities.
- **Customer Cost Reduction**: Deepening their role as a “Customer Cost Reduction Expert” through technical and inventory innovations.
- **World-Class Culture & Leadership Excellence**: Continued investment in internal training, leadership development (including a High Potential Program), and team member recognition.
- **Profitable Growth**: Pursuing further strategic acquisitions and organic expansion while maintaining their unique culture.

## Why Work Here
- **Award-Winning Workplace**: Consistently ranked #1 in multiple categories (Best Workplace Culture, Best Training Program, Best Overall Company to Work For, etc.) for two consecutive years.
- **Strong Internal Promotion Culture**: High commitment to promoting from within — 29 internal promotions in 2024 and 42 in 2023.
- **Comprehensive Training & Development**: Extensive new hire training, onsite technical training, LinkedIn Learning access, a 10-month High Potential leadership program, and partnerships with Dale Carnegie and Carroll-Keller Group.
- **Excellent Benefits**: Medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, quarterly bonus program, fitness reimbursement, paid volunteer time, and a financial assistance program.
- **Hybrid & Office Flexibility**: Work-from-home options available alongside on-site roles in locations like Florence, SC; Columbia, SC; and Machesney Park, IL. Onsite fitness centers at some locations.
- **Strong Community & Culture**: Highly values family-focus, teamwork, and community involvement with a 30-point ethical code called the “Fieldamentals.” Active volunteer culture with support for multiple local charities.

## Sources
1. [fieldfastener.com](https://www.fieldfastener.com/careers) – Careers page with benefits and promotion data
2. [fieldfastener.com](https://www.fieldfastener.com/culture) – Culture page with mission, values, and awards
3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/field-fastener) – Company profile with headcount, revenue, and open positions
4. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/fieldfastener) – Current job openings

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