Shipping and Receiving Associate

Koss Industrial, Inc.; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Koss Industrial, Inc. in Green Bay, WI is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Associate to manage movement of materials, verify incoming shipments, prepare customer orders, and maintain accurate records in our ERP system.

The role emphasizes safety, organization, and teamwork in a fast-paced warehouse environment. You will operate forklifts, lift up to 60 pounds, and ensure compliance with company policies and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior forklift operation experience required.
• Experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, or manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems for inventory/shipping preferred.
• Strong computer skills for accurate data entry.
• Good mathematical abilities to verify quantities and inventory records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, accountable, and professional.
• Able to lift and move materials up to 60 pounds.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, twist, squat, push, pull, and reach all day.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load, unload, transport, and organize materials.
• Receive shipments, verify quantities, inspect condition, document accurately.
• Prepare customer orders for shipment with labeling, packaging, and securing products.
• Package, crate, and load materials per shipping requirements.
• Maintain records of shipments and inventory in ERP systems.
• Enter and update shipment, material, and inventory data in ERP.
• Identify, label, and store incoming materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels to support production needs.
• Perform cycle counts and physical inventory as required.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and assist with corrective actions.
• Keep warehouse and shipping areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Ensure equipment and work areas are in good operating condition.
• Follow safety policies and quality standards.
• Communicate professionally with team members, leadership, vendors, and customers.
• Build positive working relationships across departments.
• Demonstrate commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

ERP data entry

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Data entry

Math skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Position Description

The Shipping & Receiving Associate is an essential member of our operations team, responsible for managing the movement of materials, products, and supplies throughout our facility. This role ensures accurate receiving, inventory control, order preparation, packaging, and shipment of customer products while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient warehouse environment.

Shipping and Receiving Associate

Key Responsibilities

Shipping & Receiving Operations

• Operate forklifts in both indoor and outdoor environments to safely load, unload, transport, and organize materials, products, and supplies.
• Receive incoming shipments, verify quantities, inspect materials for accuracy and condition, and ensure proper documentation is completed.
• Prepare customer orders for shipment by accurately selecting, counting, labeling, packaging, and securing products.
• Package, crate, and load materials according to shipping requirements and customer specifications.
• Verify and maintain accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Complete shipping and receiving paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Enter and maintain shipment, material, and inventory information within ERP software systems.

Inventory & Material Management

• Properly identify, label, and store incoming materials in designated locations.
• Assist with maintaining accurate inventory levels to support production needs while minimizing excess inventory.
• Perform cycle counts and physical inventory activities as required.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and assist with corrective actions.

Safety, Organization & Teamwork

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and shipping area.
• Ensure equipment and work areas remain in good operating condition.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with team members, leadership, vendors, and customers.
• Build and maintain positive, respectful working relationships across all departments.
• Demonstrate commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous forklift operation experience required. Ability to safely operate material handling equipment.
• Experience working in a shipping, receiving, warehouse, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience using ERP software systems for inventory, shipping, or material tracking preferred.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to accurately enter and maintain information.
• Strong mathematical skills with the ability to verify quantities, measurements, and inventory records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and professionalism.
• Ability to regularly lift and move materials up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, squat, push, pull, and reach throughout the workday. Ability to safely perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Comfortable working in a warehouse and manufacturing environment, including exposure to varying indoor and outdoor conditions.

Join us as a Shipping & Receiving Associate and become a vital part of a vibrant team dedicated to growth, innovation, and making a difference!