Shipping/Receiving Associate

Job Summary:
The Shipping & Receiving Associate is responsible for ensuring the accurate receipt, storage, packaging, and shipment of materials, parts, and custom-built industrial machinery. This role plays a critical part in supporting production by maintaining inventory accuracy, preparing machines for safe transportation, and coordinating inbound and outbound shipments. The position requires strong organizational skills, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:
Machine Packaging & Shipping
Plan and prepare custom-built machinery for shipment.
Measure machines and determine the safest and most efficient packaging method for each shipment.
Build custom skids, crates, blocking, and bracing using hand and power tools.
Secure machines and equipment to prevent damage during transportation.
Apply protective packaging materials and ensure shipments meet customer and carrier requirements.
Coordinate with Production and Supply Chain to verify machines are complete and shipment-ready.
Assist with loading machines onto customer and common carrier trucks using forklifts and overhead cranes.
Complete shipping documentation and verify shipment accuracy prior to departure.
Shipping & Receiving Operations
Receive incoming materials and inspect shipments for accuracy, quantity, and damage.
Unload deliveries and properly stage or store incoming inventory.
Pull materials and components for production work orders.
Process and ship spare parts using UPS, FedEx, LTL, and other freight carriers.
Return unused materials to inventory and maintain inventory accuracy.
Assist with cycle counts and inventory organization.
Maintain warehouse organization and ensure materials are stored safely and efficiently.
Material Handling
Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
Move materials throughout the facility to support production operations.
Load and unload trucks while ensuring proper handling procedures are followed.
Maintain material flow between receiving, warehouse, production, and shipping areas.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
Verify packaging quality and shipment accuracy before products leave the facility.
Identify opportunities to improve packaging methods, warehouse organization, and shipping processes.
Maintain a clean, organized work environment utilizing 5S principles.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, safety, and inventory accuracy.
Safety & Compliance
Follow all OSHA regulations and Joseph Machine Company safety policies.
Properly utilize forklifts, overhead cranes, and lifting equipment in accordance with company procedures.
Inspect material handling equipment prior to use and report maintenance concerns.
Maintain a safe work environment by identifying hazards and following proper lifting and material handling practices.
Participate in safety meetings and contribute to continuous safety improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
2+ years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred.
Strong mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools.
Ability to accurately read tape measures and perform basic measurements.
Experience building skids, crates, pallets, or custom packaging preferred.
Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes (or ability to become certified).
Familiarity with UPS, FedEx, LTL freight, and shipping documentation preferred.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Basic computer skills for shipping software and inventory transactions.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work in a manufacturing environment throughout the shift.
Comfortable working around forklifts, overhead cranes, industrial machinery, and large equipment.
Ability to safely load, unload, package, and transport heavy machinery and materials.

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