POSITION: SHIPPING AND RECEIVING ASSOCIATE

DEPARTMENT: SUPPLY CHAIN

REPORTS TO: SHIPPING COORDINATOR

LOCATION: WINTERSET, IOWA

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Shipping & Receiving Associate is an essential role within the organization to assist, facilitate, and control the inbound and outbound product movement throughout the organization. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for picking, packing, and shipping of all inbound and outbound shipments along with the duties associated with shipment preparation. Will be responsible for bills of lading, coordinating associated paperwork, collecting necessary documentation, and ensuring shipments are complete and on-time.

WHY GRIP-TITE MANUFACTURING CO.?

Grip-Tite Manufacturing Co. offers a flexible environment, competitive benefits, and a culture that promotes growth, along with celebrating success. Here at Grip-Tite we realize that our greatest asset remains our employees, and we are committed to developing and promoting our talented individuals to support our future leadership needs.

Grip-Tite is 102 years young, and we are proud to say that all our products are made with American steel in the USA.

FOCUS:

• Conduct proper packaging, weighing, and labeling of all customer orders. Ensures orders are pulled and staged in a timely manner.
• Maintains customer service mindset, including but not limited to, verifying that orders are correctly picked and ready to ship by the order ship date. Checks with the Shipping Coordinator or other members of the Supply Chain Team with any questions regarding shipment priorities.
• Acts as the last quality check for outbound product. Checks with the Quality Technician if there are any quality concerns.
• Receive incoming material and parts. Provide the shipping coordinator with packing slips as applicable.
• Load and unload trucks in a timely manner.
• Work with the shipping coordinator to maintain proper inventory levels for shipping area items (hardware, cartons, etc.).
• Assist with cycle counting.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, including keeping track of outbound orders.
• Operate forklift, material handling equipment, and tools safely.
• Organize shipping documentation and request pick-ups.
• Must be willing to take initiative and be accountable for shipping and receiving functions. Assess workload and ask for help as needed to support timely shipment of customer orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Support and backfill for the Material Handler as required.

CRITICAL SKILLS, KNOWELDGE & ABILITIES:

• One year of previous experience in shipping and receiving required.
• One year of forklift operation desired. Forklift certification preferred. Must possess valid driver's license in good standing.
• Experience loading and unloading trucks preferred.
• Manufacturing/Industrial environment exposure preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge
• Take the initiative to keep all areas clean and safe
• Follow applicable housekeeping and safety procedures
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds each, with assistance if needed, at heights from floor level to 4 feet high
• Provide assistance to others in moving heavier or bulky objects
• Must wear personal protective equipment - ear plugs, steel toe shoes and protective glasses
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in all aspects of work assignments

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Uphold the Grip-Tite Manufacturing Co. Core Values
• Team player
• Business professional
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Organized
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities and meet required deadlines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be expected to work inside a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to changing temperatures (hot, cold, humid), moving mechanical parts, dust, fumes, chemicals, and loud noises. The noise level in the work environment can be loud; vibration levels are moderate.
• Must be willing to work as one team to get the job done.

COMPENSATION:

• Competitive compensation based on applicable experience.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match and 4 weeks of paid time off.
• Energetic and transparent work environment and great company culture. Driven, motivated, and talented support team.
• Ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING:

External hiring into this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

E.O.E:

Grip-Tite Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.