Shipping and Receiving Associate

Corning • Keller, TX

4d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Associate supports the safe, timely, and accurate movement of materials and finished goods through the Keller facility. The role receives and verifies inbound shipments, prepares and processes outbound orders, maintains accurate transactions and documentation in approved inventory systems, and coordinates with Warehouse Operations, Supply Chain, Production, Quality, and transportation partners. The position helps protect inventory accuracy, customer service, and operational continuity.

Work is primarily onsite in a manufacturing and warehouse environment, including loading docks and material-storage areas. The environment may involve variable temperatures, noise, and moving equipment. The role may require prolonged standing and walking, bending, reaching, handling materials, and using computers, scanners, and approved material-handling equipment. Job-specific lifting limits and activity frequencies must be verified through a Keller site job analysis. Employees must perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and follow PPE and safety procedures.

Additional related duties may be assigned based on operational requirements. This description summarizes the general nature and level of work and is not an exhaustive list of duties or a contract of employment. Duties and requirements may be updated in accordance with business needs, company policy, and applicable law. This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent education and relevant experience, consistent with company policy.
• Approximately 6–12 months of experience in a warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, shipping, receiving, or material-handling environment; equivalent demonstrated capability may be considered.
• Ability to perform basic computer data entry and accurately verify quantities, part numbers, and shipping information.
• Basic mathematical, counting, and recordkeeping skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow work instructions, shipping and receiving documentation requirements, and established safety and quality procedures.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, communicate discrepancies, and coordinate effectively with others.
• Ability to safely perform essential warehouse material movement and verification duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience using SAP or another ERP/warehouse management system; familiarity with barcode scanning and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience preparing shipping documentation and using carrier systems such as UPS or FedEx.
• Experience in manufacturing or optical communications product distribution.
• Current site-recognized forklift qualification or ability to complete required training and authorization.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, inspect, count, and verify inbound materials against purchase orders, packing slips, bills of lading, and other receiving documents.
• Identify and report damaged, missing, over-shipped, or incorrect materials; follow procedures for discrepancies and nonconforming product.
• Complete goods-receipt transactions in SAP or another authorized ERP/warehouse system and retain supporting documentation.
• Label, identify, stage, and transfer materials to approved storage or production locations using proper material-handling practices.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Quality, Inventory Control, and Production to resolve receiving issues and maintain material availability.
• Pick, verify, package, label, palletize, and stage materials or finished goods for shipment in accordance with shipping instructions and quality requirements.
• Confirm item numbers, quantities, customer orders, destination details, and packaging condition before releasing shipments to carriers.
• Prepare or verify shipping documents, including packing lists, shipping labels, and bills of lading, as required.
• Load or assist with loading carrier vehicles using approved equipment and safety procedures; secure loads as required.
• Process shipments and inventory movements promptly and accurately in SAP, approved carrier platforms, or other designated systems; escalate delays or errors.
• Maintain accurate records of receipts, shipments, transfers, and other inventory transactions; reconcile paperwork to system entries.
• Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, location checks, and investigation of inventory variances.
• Identify recurring transaction, labeling, or location errors and communicate findings to appropriate personnel.
• Preserve material traceability and status, including product holds, returns, and nonconforming inventory, in accordance with site procedures.
• Coordinate daily priorities with Warehouse leadership, Logistics/Transportation, Customer Service, and Production to support on-time material flow.
• Maintain orderly docks, staging areas, and storage locations using 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Participate in process improvement, cross-training, and problem-solving activities to reduce shipping errors, delays, and rework.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, scanners, and other authorized equipment only when trained and qualified.
• Follow site safety, environmental, quality, and material-handling procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
• Conduct applicable equipment checks and promptly report unsafe conditions, incidents, and damaged equipment.
• Comply with applicable shipping requirements, including special handling or documentation processes for controlled or hazardous materials when assigned and trained.
• Protect inventory integrity and comply with established approvals, segregation-of-duties controls, and records-retention requirements.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives tied to business results.
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
• 401(k) matching contributions; combined company pension and 401(k) contributions can reach between 7% and 12% of pay, depending on age and years of service.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid parental leave and family building support.
• Fitness benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
• Disease management programs.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition program that celebrates successes and rewards exceptional contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED