Shipper/Receiver

Shipper/Receiver

Union Electric Steel (UES) is seeking a detail-oriented Shipper/Receiver, based in Valparaiso, IN, to join our Supply Chain Group based in Carnegie, PA. This role is central to our shipping operations — coordinating the shipment and receipt of raw materials and finished goods, keeping our business systems accurate, and providing key support across numerous groups.

If you thrive on staying organized, enjoy varied day-to-day responsibilities, and want to be a critical link between the plant floor and the front office, we want to hear from you.

Union Electric Steel is a global leader in forged and cast hardened steel rolls for the metals industry, with operations across the U.S., Sweden, and Slovenia. Join a team where your organizational skills directly support plant operations, our people, and our customers.

Employment Type: Full-Time | Day Shift, Monday–Friday

Reports to: Shipping/Logistics Manager (dotted line to Plant Manager)

Job Summary:

Shipping & Receiving:

• Coordinate the daily inbound receipt of raw materials and outbound shipment of finished steel rolls, verifying quantities, condition, and accuracy against purchase orders, packing lists, and bills of lading (BOLs)
• Prepare and process key shipping documents — including BOLs, commercial invoices, packing lists, and export documentation — for both domestic and international freight
• Perform shipping and receiving transactions in the business system (Oracle), ensuring inventory records stay accurate and up to date in real time
• Schedule and coordinate shipments with customers and carriers, confirming delivery windows, required documentation, and pickup/delivery times to align production and delivery deadlines
• Maintain organized, audit-ready shipping and receiving records and filing systems in compliance with ISO 9001 quality requirements
• Resolve discrepancies between received goods and purchase orders (shortages, damage, or incorrect items) by coordinating with vendors and the purchasing team

Plant Support:

• Provide support to Plant operations, acting as a liaison between numerous groups
• Administer requisitions for supplies and services
• Monitor contracted services including plant security, grounds maintenance, and janitorial services

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED); post-secondary education preferred
• 1–3 years of administrative or supervisory experience preferred
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP/business systems preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
• High attention to detail and sound independent judgment

Competitive Wage, Medical, Dental, 401k

Equal Employment Opportunities will be given to all applicants regardless of their race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, non-job related physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Voluntary Self Identification of Race, Gender, Protected Veteran Status, and Disability

Pre-employment physical, background check and drug screening for all new hires