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. PI8835c7066ecc-37156-41191417