Receiving - Laborer

Lippert; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Lippert is a leading global manufacturer and supplier serving the RV, marine, automotive and building products industries. This role supports receiving, shipping, and material handling to ensure quality and productivity standards are met.

The position requires operating forklifts, unloading trucks, and processing shipments with attention to safety and accuracy. Must read and follow instructions, maintain records, and work a steady day shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school education and one year of factory-related experience in shipping.
• Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions and use simple math.
• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Licensed forklift truck operator.

Responsibilities

• Operates lift trucks, forklifts or hand trucks to convey, move or hoist materials to proper departments, areas or off of trucks.
• Unload trucks using a scanner or pick list generated by Supervisor/Manager.
• Performs all computer functions necessary to complete job.
• Unpacks, examines and routes incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
• Supports the received goods produced and supplies to be used in or to aid in the production/storage of goods destined for sale to our customer base.
• Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Responsible for keeping an adequate supply of shipping materials on hand at all times.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.

Skills

Forklift operation

English literacy

Inventory tracking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective

The receiving position verifies and keeps records on incoming shipments by performing the following duties to quality and productivity standards.

Essential Functions

1. Operates lift trucks, forklifts or hand trucks to convey, move or hoist materials to proper departments, areas or off of trucks
2. Unload trucks using a scanner or pick list generated by Supervisor/Manager
3. Performs all computer functions necessary to complete job.
4. Unpacks, examines and routes incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
5. Supports the received goods produced and supplies to be used in or to aid in the production/storage of goods destined for sale to our customer base.
6. Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
7. Responsible for keeping an adequate supply of shipping materials on hand at all times.
8. Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.

Competencies

1. Communication Proficiency.
2. Organizational Skills.
3. Technical Capacity.
4. Initiative.
5. Thoroughness.
6. Time Management.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Travel

Travel would be minimal and would be primarily local during the business day.

Required Education and Experience

1. Minimum of a high school education and one year of factory-related experience in shipping.
2. Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions and use simple math.
3. A valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
4. Licensed forklift truck operator.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Manufacturing/industry experience.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.