Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH; Indianapolis (IN); Presencial; USD 28 000 - 37 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Healthcare

Dental and Vision plans

Wellness program

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Resumo da oferta

Alfa Laval, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, is hiring for an on-site Day Shift role in the hygienic fluid handling team. You will handle inventory control, shipping/receiving, material delivery to shop teams, paperwork processing, and cycle counting to support company growth.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and strong Excel proficiency. Prior manufacturing, forklift, and overhead crane experience are preferred.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED; basic desk top computer skills.
• Basic math skills; ability to read a tape measure and micrometer.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift operation certification preferred.
• Overhead crane experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments; rejects damaged items, records shortages, and communicates with vendor group to rectify damages and shortages.
• Counts, weighs, or measures items to verify against bills of lading, invoices, orders or records.
• Operates forklift or uses hand truck to move shipments to storage or work area.
• Performs daily equipment inspections for equipment like forklifts, cranes, etc.
• Troubleshoots incoming problems and communicates with Team Leaders or Purchasing Department for assistance.
• Routes items to departments or warehouse locations.
• Maintains log of received materials and supplies.
• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils with shipping info.
• Stamps or labels crates with shipping information and instructions.
• Packages components to specified quality standards for transport.
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure specifications.
• Ensures warehouse inventory is well managed and counts are accurate.
• Minimizes inventory damage risks and flags slow-moving stock.
• Assembles order-specific fan and drive kits for production readiness.
• Provides needed materials to various workstations and locations.
• Responds promptly to material delivery requests.
• Keeps track of scrap inventory and raw goods.
• Conducts inventory counts to support valuation.
• Manages Kanban and Min/Max systems; inventory system maintenance.
• Manages recycling container usage and disposal.

Conhecimentos

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication skills

Teamwork

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Microsoft Excel

Forklift certification

Overhead crane

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world‑leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140‑year‑old start‑up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences.

While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, currently, we are prioritizing candidates who reside in the US or have an established presence in the area.

About the job

As an integral member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in the hygienic fluid handling team. You will have the opportunity to work within all aspects of inventory control including shipping and receiving, delivery of materials to shop work teams, paperwork processing, loading and unloading of freight, quality assurance, and cycle counting contributing to the overall success and growth of our organization. This shift has multiple openings. Currently this is on‑site day shift (6am – 2:30pm, overtime as needed) position located at our Indianapolis, IN facility.

Key responsibilities

• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments; rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with vendor group to rectify damages and shortages.
• Compares identifying information and counts; weighs or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records.
• Operates forklift or uses hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
• Performs daily equipment inspections for any equipment where this is required, ex. fork trucks, cranes, etc.
• Troubleshoots incoming problems and resolves; communicates with Team Leaders or Purchasing Department if assistance is required.
• Routes items to departments or warehouse locations.
• Maintains log of received materials and supplies.
• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information.
• Stamps, stencils, or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
• Packaging of components to specified quality standards ensuring reduced risk of damage during transport, i.e. ocean transport considerations.
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications.
• Ensure that warehouse inventory both indoors and outdoors is well managed and inventory counts are correct.
• Ensures inventory damage risks are minimized and slow‑moving inventory is identified and properly disposed.
• Compiles order specific fan and drive kits and guarantees that components are available for production in a timely manner.
• Provides needed material(s) to various workstations and/or locations.
• Responds in a timely manner to department requests for material deliveries.
• Ensures proper accounting for scrap inventory and raw goods.
• Conducts inventory counts to support accurate inventory valuation.
• Inventory system management including Kanban card systems, and Min/Max order systems.
• Manage recycling container usage and disposal.

What you know:

• You have a high school diploma or GED and Basic desk top computer skills.
• Basic math skills required including the ability to read a tape measure and micrometer.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift operation certification preferred.
• Overhead crane experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success. Our benefits‑eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job, background, skills, and experience to get it right. The hourly wage for this role is typically $23.50/hour.

Alfa Laval, Inc.

Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.