Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Thompson Tractor•Birmingham, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping and Receiving Specialist is an entry-level position supporting the safe and efficient movement, preparation, inspection, and organization of rental equipment, new equipment, distribution gear, and inventory. The role receives and offloads new equipment and distribution gear, loads rental equipment going out on rent, and receives rental units returning from customers. It completes rental return check-ins by inspecting equipment, recording hours, adding fuel and DEF as needed, documenting and reporting damage or other concerns, and routing equipment for its next step. It also prepares equipment for new rentals by performing pre-delivery inspections, verifying condition and readiness, and assisting with loading for customer delivery or pickup. The position washes and cleans equipment, maintains an organized yard and warehouse, and supports the facility’s appearance and operational readiness. Inventory duties include pulling, sorting, and organizing cable, event gear, distribution equipment, and other rental inventory; inspecting cable and gear for damage; making minor repairs or identifying items for removal from service or scrap; processing inventory reports; and assisting with physical inventory counts and audits. The position requires experience operating various types of equipment and safely loading and unloading equipment from trailers. The successful candidate can work independently with limited supervision, work outdoors in varying weather, and perform physically demanding tasks. A strong commitment to safety, teamwork, organization, attention to detail, customer service, and equipment care is expected, along with initiative in identifying and communicating potential problems. A valid driver's license is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior experience in the Power Rental industry or a related field is required.
Experience using personal computers and basic typing skills.
Basic technical skills.
Written communication skills.
Basic computing skills.
Experience operating various types of equipment and ability to safely load and unload equipment from trailers.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 100 lbs.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Follow basic safe machine operation practices.
Operate and move equipment when and where necessary.
Identify equipment product lines.
Keep accurate records of all work.
Assist customers and company personnel on the yard.
Receive and safely offload new equipment and distribution gear.
Offload rental units returning from rent and load rental units going out on rent.
Complete rental return check-ins, including inspecting equipment, recording hours, adding fuel and DEF as needed, and documenting and reporting damage or other concerns.
Perform pre-delivery inspections and check-out procedures for equipment going on new rentals.
Wash and clean rental equipment and maintain a clean, safe, and organized yard.
Clean and organize warehouse and storage areas.
Pull, sort, and organize rental inventory, including cable, event gear, distribution equipment, and related items.
Inspect cable and gear for damage or possible issues, perform minor repairs, or identify items for removal from service or scrap as appropriate.
Run and process inventory reports and assist with periodic physical inventory counts and audits.