Our Core Values

ELEVATE EVERYTHING – We each bring a specific set of skills to the table, offering up our expertise and resources to enhance the work of others. We challenge each other to be the best in order to achieve enduring value in the eyes of our customers.

BETTER IS BETTER – There is no finish line; we strive for continuous improvement in everything we do. We obsess over every detail to find ways to improve both our products and our process.

UNAPOLOGETICALLY ACCOUNTABLE – We’re open and honest in how we speak and listen. We celebrate each other’s successes, and collectively rally to solve every challenge. We own it!

COURAGEOUS INNOVATION – There are elegant ideas awaiting discovery in everything we do. We push everyone around us to pursue those ideas openly so we can continue to dominate the category.

COMMUNITY DRIVEN - As a family business, we understand the importance of enriching the communities we call home. As a company, and as individuals, we work to make our expertise available to do the most good for those around us. 

Receiving Associate I - Swing Shift

We are currently recruiting for a Receiving Associate I to join the Benchmade Knife Company team. The Receiving Associate I is responsible for verifying counts of incoming and outgoing materials, receiving purchase orders, distributing product and paperwork to required departments, and moving parts to appropriate work centers. This role requires a high attention to detail and strong team player.

• Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment
• Inspects shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.
• Distributes product and paperwork to the required departments
• Moves parts to appropriate work centers and building
• Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; recording location of inventory.
• Operate lift trucks, pallet jacks, and other equipment to safely move parts to proper locations
• Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections; making operator repairs.
• Verifies counts of outgoing materials for sub-contractor operations.
• Dispatches courier servicers to deliver/pick-up parts
• Work with accounting/procurement to fix receiving errors
• Collaborate with procurement staff to list expected deliveries
• Participates in improvement projects to continuously raise performance within the function
• Support the on-going reporting of key performance metrics
• Executes housekeeping duties.
• Provides excellent service to customers

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent, and 3-4 years of shipping, receiving, or warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment is required. Equivalency to the qualification standard will also be considered.
• Forklift certification preferred
• Basic understanding of inventory controls and cycle counting
• Strong computer skills
• Familiarity with MRP systems and performing inventory transactions
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with co-workers and vendors.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must demonstrate good attendance and punctuality.
• Quality-conscious individual with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task accurately
• Works well in a collaborative and positive team environment
• Demonstrate great attendance and punctuality.
• Able to work in a manufacturing environment (exposure to noise, coolants, abrasives, heat, cold, adhesives, and automated and manual machinery) wearing required PPE (safety glasses, safety toed shoes, and Kevlar gloves.)

Benchmade offers our employees a wide variety of comprehensive rewards and benefits including:

• Competitive pay
• Cash profit sharing and performance incentives
• Medical including Prescriptions and Vision
• Dental including Orthodontia
• Short-Term and Long-term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• 401K with company match
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Pay for time off, including holiday, bonus holidays, vacation, sick, bereavement and jury duty
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Outstanding employee discounts on Benchmade products and other partner companies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Targeted development planning and learning opportunities
• Employee and family events throughout the year
• Most importantly, Benchmade provides a fun, family oriented and entrepreneurial work environment

This is an exciting time to be part of a company on the verge of even greater success. If you think you have what it takes to be part of a company that strives to create a working environment that stimulates team spirit, passion, engagement, and achievement, complete an application today. Please include a resume with your online application.

Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Benchmade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact TalentAcquisition@benchmade.com or 1-800-800-7427.