Shipper/Receiver- 1st Shift

Times Microwave Systems; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Times Microwave Systems in Wallingford, CT is seeking a full-time Production associate to receive, store, ship and issue materials for customer orders. You will handle reels and cables, operate a forklift, and prepare shipments in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include verifying packing lists, locating required items, reworking orders, and maintaining accurate records. The role requires 18+ years of age and adherence to safety regulations. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming raw, semi-finished and finished materials and check for damages and accuracy.
• Store and issue materials following established procedures and keep simple records.
• Locate and assemble required materials to fill customer orders and prepare reels for shipment.
• Wrap, pack, palletize and protect reels and cables for shipping according to procedures.
• Move materials using fork lift and other handling aids as needed.
• Transport materials to inspection or storage areas per requisitions or instructions.
• Identify damaged items and report to supervision; maintain clean, orderly work area.
• Prepare paperwork for returns and rejects with carriers as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Receiving & shipping

Inventory control

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Location: Wallingford, CT Department: Production Posted: 9/8/2026 Location Name: Wallingford, CT

Wage Max: 24.30 Wage Min: 24.30 Position Type: Full Time Shift: 1st Shift

FLSA: Hourly

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform all required duties to receive, store, ship and issue a wide variety of manufacturing and other materials, parts and supplies following established methods and procedures: maintain simple records as directed.
• Receive incoming raw, semi-finished and finished materials, parts and supplies from carriers. Check items for apparent damages and compliance with packing and/or shipping lists as to count, weight, type and other pertinent specifications. Sign for correct shipment; refer shortages, damages and other unusual matters to superior for instructions or action. Match packing and shipping lists and documents with file copy(ies) of Purchase Order.
• Work from written and/or verbal orders or instructions to locate and accumulate required type and quantities of wire and/or cable to fill customer orders or other authorizations. Rewind finished cables and wires for order filling; wind from single reel to multiple reels to make up specified lengths as directed.
• Wrap, pack, palletize, strap or otherwise prepare and protect reels for shipment following established procedures or specific instructions issued by customer and /company. Obtain required stencils, apply specified markings and identifications to reels, packing or other area; attach tags, labels and other items, and perform other duties required to properly protect and prepare material for shipment.
• Wrap and pre-pack standard wires and cables following established practices and methods. Store standard tocks in designated locations.
• Move, or direct the movement of materials and items to inspection or proper using departments or storage areas; operate fork lift truck and use other material handling aids as necessary to lift, transport and stack materials, load and unload carriers.
• Work from approved requisitions or other authorization to locate and issue materials and other supplies and items from storage areas; transport to using area as necessary.
• Detect and report damaged materials or items, faulty operation and unusual conditions to proper supervision. Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Accumulate returnable wire reels and other items for return to proper vendor; prepare necessary paper work and documents, contact approved carriers for pickup. Prepare paper work and documents for return of rejected raw materials; contact carriers. Maintain related records and routine reports.
• Follow environmental, health and safety regulations.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

Times Microwave Systems is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.