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Position Title: Receiving and Shipping Specialist
Department: ManufacturingLocation: Lenexa, KS
About AGI
AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.
At AGI, our employees play a critical role in helping strengthen the global food supply chain through innovation, teamwork, safety, and operational excellence.
The Opportunity
AGI is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Receiving & Shipping Specialist to join our Lenexa manufacturing team. This role is responsible for managing inbound materials, verifying electronic components, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting outbound shipments. This role ensures that all materials entering or leaving the facility meet quality, documentation, and traceability requirements essential in an electronics manufacturing environment.
This position is ideal for an organized specialist who enjoys a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy, and thrives when collaborating with operations, purchasing, logistics, and production teams.
Responsibilities
Education:
We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here’s how:
We’re the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.
Our Culture
Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.
Our Benefits
Our competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities keep you learning and involved, offering many opportunities to grow and advance your career.
With AGI, you’re choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, this position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.
Department: ManufacturingLocation: Lenexa, KS
About AGI
AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.
At AGI, our employees play a critical role in helping strengthen the global food supply chain through innovation, teamwork, safety, and operational excellence.
The Opportunity
AGI is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Receiving & Shipping Specialist to join our Lenexa manufacturing team. This role is responsible for managing inbound materials, verifying electronic components, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting outbound shipments. This role ensures that all materials entering or leaving the facility meet quality, documentation, and traceability requirements essential in an electronics manufacturing environment.
This position is ideal for an organized specialist who enjoys a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy, and thrives when collaborating with operations, purchasing, logistics, and production teams.
Responsibilities
- Inbound Receiving: manage the receipt of incoming electronic components, assemblies, and raw materials by inspecting, verifying, and processing deliveries. Ensure quantities, part numbers, and certifications (e.g., RoHS, IPC standards) are accurate and complete.
- Material Handling: safely transport, organize, and store materials using pallet jacks, carts, and lifts while maintaining compliance with ESD and environmental handling requirements to protect sensitive products.
- Inventory Accuracy: Maintain accurate inventory records through timely ERP/MRP transactions, cycle counts, and material tracking, ensuring full traceability of electronic components.
- Shipping Support: prepare outbound shipments, generate packing lists, verify customer requirements, and coordinate pickups with carriers to support seamless order fulfillment.
- Quality & Compliance: Uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance by following ESD protocols, properly handling sensitive components, and maintaining documentation that meets industry standards.
- Cross‑Functional Coordination: partner closely with production, purchasing, and engineering to resolve discrepancies, support operations efficiencies and maintain material flow.
- Documentation Management: maintain accurate and organized records related to receiving, shipping, nonconforming materials, and inventory adjustments.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Associate’s degree (two-year college or technical school) or work equivalent, preferred.
- 2 years of experience in Warehouse Experience in receiving, shipping, or inventory control (electronics preferred).
- ERP/MRP System Knowledge such as SAP, Oracle, M2M, or similar.
- Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) and/or forklift operating experience.
- ESD Handling and familiarity with electronic component sensitivity.
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to regularly lift and move items up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to read technical documentation such as packing slips, purchase orders, and part specifications.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Basic computer skills required
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here’s how:
We’re the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.
Our Culture
Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.
Our Benefits
Our competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities keep you learning and involved, offering many opportunities to grow and advance your career.
With AGI, you’re choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, this position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.