What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping & Receiving Associate position at Integrated Metal Products, Inc.?
The Shipping & Receiving Associate is responsible for the accurate, timely, and organized flow of materials entering and leaving the facility. This role manages receiving activities, prepares outbound shipments, supports vendor and customer returns, and provides backup support to Kitting and Material Handling. The position plays a key role in maintaining inventory accuracy, customer satisfaction, and a safe, efficient work environment.
Key Responsibilities
Receiving Operations
- Process Purchase Orders Report and verify incoming materials
- Receive raw materials, consumables, and outside services
- Coordinate vendor RMA returns and ensure proper documentation
- Print labels, tag materials, and complete all receiving paperwork
- Put away incoming product in correct locations
- Coordinate vendor gas inventory and monitor usage
- Work with Purchasing to resolve receiving variances
Shipping Operations
- Conduct weekly review of upcoming shipments
- Manage weekly shipping schedule and ensure on‑time delivery
- Arrange trucks and coordinate logistics for outbound shipments
- Communicate with outside vendors and carriers
- Process ERP transactions to generate accurate packing lists
- Handle vendor and customer RMA returns
- Maintain customer shipping preference data
Cross‑Department Support
- Kitting — Backup as Needed
- Material Handling — Backup as Needed
Safety & Workplace Standards
- Adhere to 5S practices and maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment at all times
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures
Other Duties
- Perform additional tasks as assigned
Experience
- Prior experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, or material handling
- Familiarity with ERP systems and basic transaction processing
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to read and complete paperwork accurately
Education
- High School Diploma required
Competencies
- Receiving Accuracy — Ensuring correct documentation and put‑away
- ERP Transactions — Understanding system workflows for shipping/receiving
- Vendor Coordination — Managing inbound/outbound communication
- RMA Management — Handling returns efficiently
- 5S Practices — Maintaining organization and safety
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, IMP has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug misuse pose a threat to the health and safety of IMP employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, IMP is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and misuse in the workplace.
IMP does not discriminate in the provision of employment opportunities, benefits or privileges; to create discriminatory work conditions; or to use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, the person's race (including hairstyle/texture), color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or marital status.
Discrimination of this kind may also be strictly prohibited by a variety of federal, state and local laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1967 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This policy is intended to comply with the prohibitions stated in these anti-discrimination laws.
Salary : $37,242 - $47,239