Shipping and Receiving Technician II

IDEX • Phoenix, AZ

10d

About The Position

Flow Management Devices is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and motivated Shipping and Receiving Technician II to support daily warehouse operations, including inventory management, material handling, order fulfillment, and shipping and receiving. The role helps ensure accurate and timely movement of materials to support production schedules and customer commitments. The successful candidate will bring relevant warehouse experience, communicate effectively across departments, manage responsibilities proactively, and adapt to changing operational priorities. The position involves working independently and collaboratively, resolving routine issues, and taking ownership of assigned work.

The technician will receive and verify materials, maintain inventory records in an ERP/MRP system, pick and kit components for production, prepare outbound shipments, assist with material handling, perform cycle counts, and keep inventory and storage areas organized. The role also coordinates with other departments, communicates potential disruptions, supports shipping documentation and freight activities, and maintains a clean and safe work environment. Other warehouse and operational tasks may be assigned as business needs change.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, inventory control, or a related manufacturing environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of shipping and receiving processes, inventory handling, and material movement.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for inventory transactions, receiving, or order fulfillment.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and similar business applications.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment within established procedures, and recognize when additional guidance or assistance is needed.
• Initiative in identifying tasks, researching routine issues, and following through to completion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Dependability, adaptability, and willingness to assist team members in meeting shared operational goals.
• Ability to prioritize work based on production requirements, customer commitments, and changing business needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification as required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous forklift experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial warehouse environment.
• Experience with inventory cycle counts, discrepancy investigation, and inventory reconciliation.
• Familiarity with Bills of Materials (BOMs), production work orders, and material kitting.
• Experience preparing domestic shipping documentation or coordinating outbound freight.
• Familiarity with international shipping, commercial invoices, packing lists, or freight broker coordination.
• Experience using Precision or a comparable ERP/MRP system.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, inspect, and verify incoming materials against purchase orders and shipping documentation, and identify and communicate discrepancies.
• Enter receiving transactions, inventory movements, and other material-related activities into the ERP/MRP system to maintain inventory accuracy and traceability.
• Pick, stage, and kit mechanical and electrical components using work orders, pick lists, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Issue materials to production work orders and complete inventory transactions promptly.
• Prepare, package, label, and process outbound shipments according to customer requirements, shipping procedures, and delivery schedules.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials and finished goods using appropriate equipment and safe work practices.
• Perform routine inventory cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and assist with inventory reconciliation and corrective actions.
• Locate, identify, organize, and maintain inventory using part numbers, storage locations, and ERP/MRP information.
• Apply First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory practices and maintain organized storage areas.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Purchasing, and other departments to support material availability, resolve issues, and meet priorities.
• Monitor assigned work, anticipate material or shipping needs, and take action to keep daily operations moving.
• Research routine inventory, receiving, or shipping discrepancies using documentation, system information, and collaboration with team members.
• Promptly communicate material shortages, shipment delays, discrepancies, and other potential disruptions.
• Assist with domestic shipping documentation and develop familiarity with international shipping requirements, export documentation, and freight coordination as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company procedures and safety standards.
• Support other warehouse and operational activities as needed to meet changing business demands.

What This Job Offers

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