Shipping And Receiving Specialist

Shipping and Receiving Specialist Job Description

This role supports a growing local manufacturing operation by managing all aspects of shipping, receiving, and inventory control on the first shift. You will handle incoming and outgoing materials, maintain accurate inventory records within an EPICOR-based MRP/ERP system, and ensure materials are staged correctly to support production departments, especially welding and fabrication.

• Receive, unload, and process incoming shipments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Check and verify received materials against purchase orders or invoices to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Label and store received materials in proper locations to maintain organized inventory and efficient retrieval.
• Pick, kit, and pack orders accurately and efficiently for use in internal departments, with a strong focus on supporting the weld and fabrication department.
• Enter all parts receiving and material movements into the EPICOR-based computer system to maintain real-time, accurate inventory records.
• Prepare, package, and stage products for shipment according to company standards and customer requirements.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and inventory counts, investigate discrepancies, and reconcile variances in the system.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of inventory storage areas, shipping and receiving docks, and related work spaces.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and sit-down forklifts to move materials safely and efficiently.
• Use tablets and RF scanners to perform inventory transactions and support MRP/ERP processes.
• Handle materials safely and follow established procedures to prevent damage and ensure accurate tracking.
• Collaborate with production, purchasing, and other departments to resolve material issues and support smooth workflow.

• Experience in shipping and receiving within a manufacturing, warehouse, or job shop environment.
• Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems, preferably EPICOR-based platforms, for inventory and material transactions.
• Ability to use tablets and RF scanners to perform inventory updates and material movements.
• Hands‑on experience with material handling, including kitting, picking, packing, and staging materials for production and shipment.
• Competence operating warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and sit-down forklifts.
• Strong computer skills to enter, track, and reconcile inventory and receiving data.
• Experience performing cycle counts and maintaining accurate warehouse inventory records.
• Attention to detail when verifying materials against purchase orders or invoices.
• Ability to work efficiently on a first‑shift schedule and support a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Capability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

• Experience as a receiving clerk or material handler in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Familiarity with bills of materials (BOM) and how they relate to kitting and production requirements.
• Experience supporting weld and fabrication departments or similar production areas.
• Comfort working in a small job shop environment where responsibilities may be varied and hands‑on.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities.

You will join a small, clean, and growing manufacturing operation where your work directly supports production and business growth. The company offers a stable first‑shift schedule and a collaborative environment where your skills in shipping, receiving, and inventory control are valued. Recent growth has created new opportunities to learn, expand responsibilities, and contribute to continuous improvement in a setting that emphasizes organization, reliability, and teamwork.

The role is based in a small, clean job shop located in the Indianapolis area. You will work primarily on the first shift in a manufacturing setting that uses EPICOR‑based MRP/ERP systems, tablets, and RF scanners to manage inventory and material flow. The environment involves regular use of pallet jacks and sit‑down forklifts to move materials safely around the warehouse and dock areas.

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