Shipping & Receiving Associate- Manitowoc, WI

Value Added Distributors LLC•Manitowoc, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Value Added Distributors is looking for a driven, hardworking, and enthusiastic Shipping & Receiving Associate to join our team of experts at our Manitowoc, WI location. This position reports to the Production Supervisor and will assist in the day-today shipping, receiving, inventory control activities, and local deliveries. Company Overview: For 30 years, Value Added Distributors, and our family of companies (Bent Tubes, Transmotion, and LTL Supply) have been a leading provider of hydraulic components and wire harnesses in the industrial marketplace. Headquartered in Wisconsin, we take pride in our midwestern work ethic and our team of employees, providing outstanding products and unparalleled service to our valued customers. Operating in nine states with nineteen locations throughout the mid-western, southern, and eastern United States, we utilize state of the art equipment and employ the newest techniques allowing us to offer advancement opportunities in a continually growing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) landscape. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM or 8:00AM to 4:30PM and overtime as needed. Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, holiday pay and more Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities: Stocking incoming products onto shelves. Picking and pulling of parts for customer orders with a high level of accuracy. Coordinate logistics and shipment details with UPS, FedEx, SpeeDee and LTL. Breaking down skids from incoming shipments. Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records and flow of product to the production floor. Receiving UPS and LTL shipments and entering data into a computer system. Pull and deliver the product to the proper inventory location, department, or personnel. Operating a forklift (training provided). Support continuous improvement and quality objectives. Adhere to established company policies and procedures. This position will be cross trained in various areas of business. Actively participate with the VAC vision, mission, and values. Integrate each by aligning performance goals and business initiatives to ensure objectives are achieved. The description of responsibilities is not exhaustive. There will be additional duties assigned per company and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Balance competing priorities, working with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
Effective verbal and written communication skills that are clear and concise.
Foster mutually beneficial relationships that are professional by building trust and providing timely communications within the team.
Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods of time.
Experience entering data into computer.
Basic mechanical and repair skills.
Ability to use and read tape measures and digital calipers.
Strong attention to detail and time management.
Commitment to safety and cleanliness standards.
Professional demeanor and ability to work independently and part of a team.
Requires ability to safely lift 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Must be 18+ years of age to operate equipment.

Nice To Haves

Background in supply chain or logistics is a plus.
Previous working knowledge of hydraulic components is a plus.
Forklift certified is a plus.

Responsibilities

Stocking incoming products onto shelves.
Picking and pulling of parts for customer orders with a high level of accuracy.
Coordinate logistics and shipment details with UPS, FedEx, SpeeDee and LTL.
Breaking down skids from incoming shipments.
Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records and flow of product to the production floor.
Receiving UPS and LTL shipments and entering data into a computer system.
Pull and deliver the product to the proper inventory location, department, or personnel.
Operating a forklift (training provided).
Support continuous improvement and quality objectives.
Adhere to established company policies and procedures.
This position will be cross trained in various areas of business.
Actively participate with the VAC vision, mission, and values. Integrate each by aligning performance goals and business initiatives to ensure objectives are achieved.