Shipping Specialist

READER PRECISION SOLUTIONS•Elkhorn, WI

just now•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

As a Shipping Specialist at Reader Precision Solutions, you won’t just be handling packages – you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our machined parts reach their destination with precision and efficiency. Your attention to detail, combined with a sense of urgency and logistical coordination, will make you an essential part of our team. The shift schedule is Monday - Friday: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Reader Precision Solutions is a premier contract manufacturer of precision machined components, delivering high-quality, mission-critical solutions across a wide range of industries and applications. With decades of expertise, Reader Precision operates under a comprehensive turnkey manufacturing model, offering end-to-end control from early supplier involvement and engineering collaboration to full-scale production, precision finishing, and logistics management. This integrated approach ensures exceptional quality, reliability, and responsiveness for clients in the military and weapons systems, dental & healthcare, defense & tactical, flow control, and specialty markets. Reader Precision Solutions proudly serves a diverse customer base across North America and Europe.

Requirements

A positive attitude and exceptional aptitude for growing your skills
Previous experience in a shipping role and forklift certification is desired
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A drive for results
Ability to multi-task with flexibility to prioritize time-sensitive projects/tasks
A collaborative mindset that focuses on teamwork
Detail orientation with the ability to accurately follow work instructions
Ability and commitment to keeping team members well informed and to draw on others’ expertise when required
Knowledge of basic mathematics (arithmetic & geometry)
Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills
Good computer skills and ability to demonstrate proficiency and accuracy in data entry
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Vision corrected to 20/20

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification

Responsibilities

Verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment.
Compare identifying information including counts, weights, or measurements of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
Determine method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
Apply shipping labels to packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons.
Insert components/parts into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding.
Post weights and shipping charges.
Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages.
Properly route items to departments.
Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
Assist in maintaining inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
Support the Outside Process area within the Purchasing department by shipping and receiving components to and from outside process vendors, verifying shipments, maintaining records, and preparing items for shipment.
May operate forklift or use pallet jack to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area, or to load or unload delivery vehicle.
May receive damaged or defective goods returned to establishment.
Examine processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
All other projects and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive wages (paid weekly on Thursday's)
8% of base pay shift differential (2nd and 3rd shift)
Health insurance with points based
Holistic wellness program
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Partnership with a near site local clinic for FREE health services including primary and preventative care, walk in visits, labs, prescriptions, etc.
FREE vision insurance!
401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 4.5% company match (immediately vested!)
Vacation accrual starts upon hire - accrue up to 2.5 weeks in first year!
9 paid holidays with up to two discretionary holidays
Education assistance up to $5,250 annually (after 12 months of service)
Professional development opportunities – internal & external (cross-departmental training, PMPA conferences, IMTS-Chicago, local technical colleges/universities, and more…)
Career advancement – ongoing training and mentoring with opportunity to grow your skills
Performance bonus – potential to receive a discretionary year-end bonus based on individual and group performance
Company paid Short-Term Disability policy
Company events – team lunches, holiday party, community events
Company zoo pass to Milwaukee County Zoo
Voluntary pet insurance
Holistic wellness program – earn up to $700 in incentives through points accumulation for accomplishing a variety of wellness activities. Also offered by the Company are employer paid onsite flu shots, biometric screenings, free health coaching and MUCH more!
Employer paid life insurance – $50,000 policy with options for voluntary life up to $400,000 benefit maximum
Financial planning resources and onsite financial wellness workshops
Employer subsidized work shoes & safety glasses program
Reader Precision Solutions branded attire – $100 annual allowance
Employee Referral bonus – $1,000