Shipping/Receiving Associate - Now Hiring

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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