Shipping & Receiving Associate

RVI•Redwood Falls, MN

8d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Associate ensures accurate packaging of outbound orders, coordinates shipments and deliveries with other departments, and works with colleagues to maximize productivity and streamline shipments to customers. The role handles shipping and receiving for manufactured products and materials, maintains accurate inventory records, supports production material movement, and keeps warehouse and shipping areas organized and safe. The position is open to part-time or full-time candidates and schedules.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
Ability to read part numbers, work orders, and bills of material.
Ability to use math skills to solve problems.
Basic computer skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Forklift license required; it can be obtained onsite at RVI.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Able to stand for the entire workday.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing, warehouse, inventory, or stockroom experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare, package, label, and ship finished products, including batteries, wire harnesses, and other manufactured components.
Verify product quantities, part numbers, and customer orders for shipping accuracy.
Prepare and process packing slips, bills of lading, shipment labels, and other shipping documentation.
Coordinate outgoing shipments with freight carriers, parcel services, and internal production departments.
Ensure products are packaged and secured to prevent transportation damage, and inspect finished products and packaging before shipment.
Maintain shipment records and update inventory and shipping systems.
Prioritize shipments to meet customer delivery schedules and production requirements.
Use shipping and receiving platforms and Global Shop.
Receive and unload incoming materials, including batteries, wire, cable, harness components, and miscellaneous piece parts.
Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documentation, and inspect for damage, shortages, incorrect part numbers, and quantity discrepancies.
Identify, label, and store received materials in designated warehouse or inventory locations; enter receipts into the inventory management system.
Communicate receiving discrepancies, damaged goods, and shortages to purchasing, quality, and production personnel.
Maintain traceability of incoming materials, including lot numbers, serial numbers, and other required identification.
Deliver or stage materials for production departments to support manufacturing schedules.
Maintain organized inventory locations for finished goods, raw materials, batteries, wire, cable, and piece parts.
Supply production with required materials and assist with material movement between receiving, storage, production, and shipping areas.
Perform cycle counts, physical inventory counts, and inventory location audits.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and shipping/receiving area.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment when trained and authorized.
Follow company procedures for material handling, product protection, and battery storage and shipping.
Work with production, purchasing, quality, customer service, and warehouse personnel to move materials and finished products efficiently and maintain inventory accuracy.
Accurately record materials received, issued to production, transferred, and shipped in the inventory management system.
Investigate and report inventory discrepancies, shortages, overages, and incorrect part quantities.
Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages, excess inventory, or potential material availability issues.
Assist with inventory adjustments and documentation in accordance with company procedures.