What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping and Receiving position at Direct Start?
**About This Role**
Direct Startnseeks a detail-oriented Shipping and Receiving Specialist to manage our clients incoming and outgoing materials while ensuring compliance with our Quality Management System. You'll work directly with the Quality Manager, cross-functional teams, and suppliers to maintain accurate inventory, verify part quality, and support timely shipments.
**Key Responsibilities**
**Receiving**
Set up and maintain incoming material files and documentation
Unload and inspect materials from trucks for damage
Verify parts against purchase orders, prints, and supplier documentation
Tag materials per QMS procedures and store in designated locations
Log receipt times and storage locations in the computer system
Coordinate with QA, Engineering, or Purchasing when documentation is incomplete or delayed
**Shipping**
Coordinate with manufacturing to pull, package, and prepare orders for shipment
Arrange freight and manage custom packaging requests
Verify shipping paperwork accuracy and completeness
Photograph and file outgoing loads for record-keeping
Maintain inventory of packing supplies
**Inspection**
Perform and document quality checks as directed by QMS procedures
Inspect for shipping damage and verify part condition against drawings and POs
Accept or reject parts based on inspection results
Record findings on Bills of Lading and shipping documentation
**Required Skills & Qualifications**
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel)
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Flexibility to work overtime as needed
Visual weld inspection knowledge is a plus
**Position Details**
Location: Appleton, Wisconsin
Salary: $18–$21/hour
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Quality Manager
Salary : $18 - $21