Shipping & Receiving Associate / Delivery Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Southern Machine Works is seeking a dependable Shipping & Receiving Associate / Delivery Driver to support our precision manufacturing operations. This position receives incoming materials, prepares finished parts for shipment, maintains accurate records, and makes company pickups and deliveries.

The ideal candidate is organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable handling precision-machined components and associated paperwork. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid regular driver's license, and have a clean driving record. Driving duties involve a company non-CDL diesel vehicle; no CDL is required.

Pay: $15–$20 per hour

Work Hours: 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Job Type: Full-time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive incoming materials, purchased components, supplies, and parts returned from outside processing.

• Compare incoming shipments with purchase orders, packing slips, and other documentation; report shortages, damage, or discrepancies.

• Identify and route incoming items to the appropriate department, including Quality for required inspection.

• Maintain part identification, lot information, and traceability throughout receiving, storage, packaging, and shipping.

• Package precision-machined parts to protect against damage, corrosion, and contamination during handling and transportation.

• Verify part numbers, quantities, shipping addresses, and required paperwork before shipment.

• Prepare shipping labels, packing slips, and related shipping records using company systems.

• Coordinate pickups and shipments with carriers and company personnel.

• Drive a company non-CDL diesel vehicle to pick up and deliver parts, materials, and supplies to customers, suppliers, and outside processors.

• Load, secure, transport, and unload items safely.

• Check the assigned vehicle before use and promptly report maintenance needs or safety concerns.

• Maintain clean, organized shipping, receiving, and storage areas.

• Follow company safety requirements, customer requirements, and established Quality Management System procedures.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.

• Valid regular driver's license and clean driving record required. No CDL required.

• Must meet company vehicle insurance eligibility requirements and maintain eligibility to drive on company business.

• Previous shipping, receiving, warehouse, or delivery experience preferred.

• Experience in a machining or manufacturing environment preferred.

• Ability to accurately match part numbers, quantities, labels, and shipping documents.

• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn company shipping and inventory systems.

• Ability to read and follow work instructions, safety rules, and shipping requirements.

• Basic math skills for counting parts and verifying quantities.

• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and coordinate with production, purchasing, and quality personnel.

• Forklift or pallet jack experience preferred; operate equipment only with required training and authorization.

Competencies

• Accuracy and Quality: Checks work carefully and protects product identification, condition, and documentation.

• Organization: Keeps materials, shipments, and records orderly and easy to locate.

• Dependability: Reports to work on time and completes pickups, deliveries, and assigned tasks reliably.

• Safety: Uses safe material-handling practices and operates company vehicles responsibly.

• Communication: Promptly reports discrepancies, delays, and concerns; represents Southern Machine Works professionally.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The employee must regularly lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Work involves standing, walking, bending, reaching, handling packaged parts and materials, loading and unloading shipments, and driving. Duties take place in manufacturing, shipping and receiving, and outdoor loading areas, with exposure to moving equipment and changing weather conditions during deliveries.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; SIMPLE IRA with employer match; employee life and AD&D insurance; paid holidays; and paid time off.

Southern Machine Works, Inc. is a growing, third-generation precision manufacturing company located in Duncan, Oklahoma. Since 1964, we have served customers in aerospace, defense, firearms, commercial OEM, and other demanding industries by producing high-quality CNC-machined components and related manufacturing services.

We are AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified and operate a modern, climate-controlled manufacturing facility equipped with advanced Mazak CNC mills and lathes, multi-axis machining capability, horizontal machining centers with pallet automation, and Zeiss CMM inspection equipment.

Southern Machine Works is built around long-term customer relationships, skilled manufacturing, continuous improvement, and the ability to take on technically demanding work. We value dependable people who take ownership of their work, communicate well, and want to grow their skills while working with modern manufacturing technology.

Southern Machine Works offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including group medical, dental and vision coverage, a SIMPLE IRA with employer match, employee life and AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Company Description

Southern Machine Works, Inc. is a growing, third-generation precision manufacturing company located in Duncan, Oklahoma. Since 1964, we have served customers in aerospace, defense, firearms, commercial OEM, and other demanding industries by producing high-quality CNC-machined components and related manufacturing services.\n\nWe are AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified and operate a modern, climate-controlled manufacturing facility equipped with advanced Mazak CNC mills and lathes, multi-axis machining capability, horizontal machining centers with pallet automation, and Zeiss CMM inspection equipment.\n\nSouthern Machine Works is built around long-term customer relationships, skilled manufacturing, continuous improvement, and the ability to take on technically demanding work. We value dependable people who take ownership of their work, communicate well, and want to grow their skills while working with modern manufacturing technology.\n\nSouthern Machine Works offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including group medical, dental and vision coverage, a SIMPLE IRA with employer match, employee life and AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and paid time off.