Warehouse, Shipping & Receiving Associate

Company Overview

Shipping and Receiving role in Manufacturing - URGENT NEED

Pay starting at: $18.00+ /hour + Quarterly Bonus Incentive + Performance/Pay Review after 90 days + Same Day Pay 

Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For over 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!

Overview

The Shipping and Receiving role will coordinate the accurate and timely receipt and shipment of customer orders, materials, supplies, and packages. This role combines hands-on shipping and receiving activities with ERP transactions, documentation, labeling, carrier coordination, and communication with customers and internal teams.

As a Shipping and Receiving Associate, you will perform the following functions:

Receiving: 

• Receive purchase orders in the ERP system and verify incoming goods against purchase orders, freight bills, delivery tickets, and other documentation, including part numbers, quantities, descriptions, weights, and dimensions.
• Navigate basic ERP functions, including receiving purchase orders, reviewing pack lists, and coordinating the receipt of customer orders.
• Receive purchase orders for supplies, tools, and other company materials.
• Report damaged materials, shortages, or discrepancies to Customer Service.
• Accurately count incoming items manually or by using a scale.
• Prepare purchase orders for subcontracted work.
• Respond to and help expedite rush orders and other conditions affecting workflow.
• Create incoming product labels and complete identification tags, ensuring they are attached to the appropriate products.
• Transport products to designated areas using a forklift, pallet jack, or other material-handling equipment.

Shipping: 

• Verify finished products against pack lists and corresponding shipping documentation.
• Select appropriate packaging based on the product and shipping method.
• Determine the appropriate method of shipment and prepare required shipping documentation.
• Create shippers and shipping labels using carrier systems such as UPS and FedEx.
• Schedule and coordinate third-party freight carriers, including Amerilux, as needed.
• Coordinate freight pickups and communicate pickup details with internal and external contacts.
• Collaborate with the Shipping and Receiving/Traffic Supervisor to efficiently plan weekly company-truck stops.
• Coordinate the loading of company trucks to maximize available space and route efficiency.
• Coordinate packages for pickup or drop-off by the company delivery driver, including communication and email coordination.
• Email customers tracking information, shipping documents, and other shipment-related information as needed.
• Obtain credit approval from Customer Service for shipments requiring review.
• Maintain accurate clerical and electronic records related to shipping, receiving, purchase orders, and customer shipments.

What we're Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Basic ability to navigate an ERP system for functions such as pack lists, customer orders, and purchase order receiving.
• Comfortable using email and web-based shipping systems to coordinate shipments, freight pickups, and customer communications.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately count products and review purchase orders, pack lists, shipping documents, and receiving documentation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with customers, carriers, delivery drivers, Customer Service, and other internal teams.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and pallet jack. Forklift/material-handling equipment operation represents approximately 5% of the role.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform the position's essential job duties safely and effectively.
• Ability to work around sharp skid corners, utility knives, sharp tools, ladders, moving loads, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment while following all applicable safety procedures and wearing required personal protective equipment.

What to Expect on the Job:

• Frequently bend, lift, kneel, and twist.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Climb stairs and safely operate a forklift.
• Alternate between sitting and standing throughout the workday.
• Frequently lift materials and move heavy carts.
• Balance computer and administrative responsibilities with hands-on shipping and receiving activities.

Benefits Summary

We offer the following benefits to All Employees immediately upon hire:

• Next-Day Pay: Don’t wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!
• Quarterly Incentive Program: Paid based on hours worked and business results
• Paid company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• On-the-Job Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Fun Recognition Events and more!

Full-Time Employees (30 + hours per week) may participate in the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on the 1stof the month, following your start date)
• Paid Time Off: 80 Hours earned in your first year
• Access to Garner Incentive or a Health Savings Account up to $3,000 annually
• 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 2% of bi-weekly contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits for employee purchase: life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment
• LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits