Shipping & Receiving Associate

Atlas•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Associate performs assigned shipping and receiving functions, including kitting, shipping, part marking and packaging, receiving, posting purchase orders, delivering shipments to customers and vendors, tooling inventory, and cycle counting. The role supports accurate physical and system inventory, safe handling and transportation of products, and timely customer shipments. A valid driver’s license without limitations or restrictions is required. The associate works with internal departments, customers, and vendors to coordinate shipments, resolve product or paperwork issues, and meet department and organizational goals. The role requires attention to detail in a fast-paced environment, a hands-on approach, reliability, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. The employee is responsible for the quality of their work and for implementing the quality policy. The work involves use of a forklift and other material-handling and office equipment. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and may encounter fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme non-weather-related cold and heat, and occasionally wet or humid conditions. Noise levels are usually loud.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or two to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license without limitations or restrictions.
Ability to obtain forklift certification.
Willingness to take a hands-on approach and step in to support activities when needed.
Strong ability to set priorities, solve problems, and be resourceful under pressure.
Ability to work as a team player.
Quality-oriented and able to understand AS9102 requirements.
Comfort and experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity and working knowledge of general office machines, including fax machines, copiers, printers, and scanners.
Sense of urgency and dedication to supporting customer requirements.
Motivated and reliable, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Commitment to work overtime on occasion.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting and/or moving 25+ pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous shipping and receiving experience is beneficial.
MRP or ERP system experience is beneficial.
Machine shop understanding is a plus.
Aviation background is helpful.

Responsibilities

Maintain positive and professional working relationships with internal and external customers.
Work accurately and with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Prioritize daily workload and coordinate with the Manager to meet department goals.
Complete systematic transactions accurately and research and resolve transaction issues.
Maintain physical and systematic inventory accuracy for products on work orders, in stock, or shipping to customers.
Identify, document, and issue the proper inventory and batch numbers from stock.
Communicate with other departments to resolve product or paperwork issues.
Understand part mark cards, packaging standards, and packaging technique cards.
Communicate with vendors regarding shipments or deliveries.
Use a forklift to load, unload, move, or stack materials safely.
Package, unpack, and physically move product.
Apply packaging standards to ensure safe transit of product.
Assist with internal and external transportation of product.
Generate purchase orders for outside processing and outside manufacturing.
Create packing slips and supporting documentation for customer shipments.
Create accurate manifests, ASNs, and other shipping documents.
Process shipments accurately using courier-specific websites such as UPS and FedEx.
Request maintenance for the company fleet and maintain the safety check sheet.
Verify manifests against actual box counts and ensure the correct delivery location.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Take responsibility for work quality and implement the quality policy.
Recommend process improvements.
Assist other departments in meeting organizational goals as required.