Shipping & Receiving Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Apex Placement & Consulting is partnering with a manufacturing company in Sterling Heights, MI to identify an experienced Shipping & Receiving Associate. This position will initially work on day shift with a 6:00 AM start time and will transition to 2nd shift beginning at 2:00 PM in November.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on shipping and receiving experience within a manufacturing environment, including dock operations, cycle counting, shipping processes, and forklift operation. PLEX experience is very strongly preferred. Candidates without PLEX experience may still be considered; however, demonstrated job longevity and employment stability will be especially important.

What's in it for you:

• Current Schedule: Day Shift – 6:00 AM start
• Temp - Hire opportunity
• Hourly wage up to $22.00  per hour

What your day will look like:

• Perform daily shipping and receiving activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Prepare, process, and verify outgoing shipments for accuracy.
• Receive incoming materials, components, and supplies and verify quantities against shipping documentation.
• Perform regular cycle counts and assist with maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Investigate and report inventory discrepancies.
• Support dock operations, including loading and unloading trucks.
• Safely operate a forklift to move, stage, load, and unload materials.
• Stage materials and finished products for shipment or production.
• Verify shipping documents, labels, quantities, and part numbers.
• Ensure products are properly packaged and prepared for shipment.
• Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions within the ERP system.
• Utilize PLEX for shipping, receiving, inventory, and material transactions.
• Work closely with Production, Materials, Supply Chain, and Quality teams.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping/receiving and dock area.
• Follow all company safety procedures and forklift operating requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous Shipping & Receiving experience, preferably within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Previous forklift experience required.
• Experience with loading/unloading trucks and general dock operations.
• Experience performing cycle counts and maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail when processing shipments and inventory transactions.
• Basic computer and ERP system experience.
• PLEX experience is very strongly preferred but not required.
• Candidates without PLEX experience must demonstrate strong job stability and longevity with previous employers.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be comfortable transitioning from day shift to 2nd shift in November.

SCHEDULE

Current Schedule: Day Shift – 6:00 AM start

Candidates must be able to accommodate the scheduled shift transition.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The strongest candidate will have previous manufacturing shipping and receiving experience combined with forklift operation, dock experience, cycle counting, and PLEX knowledge. Candidates who do not have PLEX experience should have a demonstrated record of stable, long-term employment.

APEX PLACEMENT & CONSULTING

Apex Placement & Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.