Receiving Inspector

MECO (Mechanical Equipment Company, Inc.); Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial equipment manufacturer is seeking a Receiving Inspector for their Hammond, LA warehouse. This role involves ensuring quality and safety in warehouse operations, operating forklifts, and preparing materials for shipments. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and previous experience with SAP and warehouse operations. The position also requires adhering to health and safety policies and inventory control procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent training/experience.
• Previous experience using SAP and warehouse operations.
• Experience with crane lift rigging and forklift operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move and stage materials.
• Verify quantities of incoming shipments against packing slips.
• Maintain accurate material counts.
• Prepare pumps and parts for shipment as required.
• Support 5S activities in the department.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Forklift operation

SAP usage

Inventory control

Health and safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Forklift

Job description

Overview

MECO is a world leader in the engineering and manufacturing of water purification solutions for industrial, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, military, and food and beverage enterprises. This legacy of leadership is the result of our commitment to the highest quality of products and services in everything we do.

We are seeking a Receiving Inspector for our Hammond, LA warehouse. The Receiving Inspector is responsible for ensuring quality and safety at all times while performing duties which include de-crating incoming material, dispositioning material to and from warehouse locations, cycle counting, de-kitting production orders, completing stock transfer and UPS FEDX shipments along with the required packaging, preparing pumps and parts for shipment by boxing, palletizing or crating, assisting with inventory related assignments and general shop related duties, including clean up and building maintenance.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to pull, move, and stage materials for work orders across the warehouse, assembly, machine shop, and other designated areas.
• Report material shortages to the supervisor or stockroom coordinator.
• Maintain accurate counts for all materials pulled, stocked, or staged.
• Transport materials within and around the facility, including outdoor areas.
• Receive incoming shipments and verify quantities against packing slips.
• Stock parts in designated locations and ensure inventory accuracy to support production needs.
• Prepare pumps and parts for shipment by boxing, palletizing, or crating as required.
• Load and unload materials and equipment using the loading dock or outdoor delivery areas.
• Use SAP (Grundfos ERP system) to confirm production orders, initiate operations, and complete related transactions.
• Review orders for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, reconcile material shortages in SAP, and report issues to support continuous improvement.
• Support daily 5S activities and maintain department tools and equipment.
• Follow all inventory control procedures and company policies.
• Perform all tasks in compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, and company requirements; report any non-compliance concerns.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies, act responsibly to prevent injury, and report hazards or incidents immediately to a supervisor or EHS representative.
• Participate in ongoing EHS initiatives, identify improvement opportunities, and complete all required EHS training.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or a combination of training, education and experience preferred.
• Previous experience using SAP as well as warehouse experience, crane lift rigging, and forklift experience is preferred.