Shipping Associate

A. B. Boyd Co.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A shipping/receiving role at A. B. Boyd Co.

in Grand Rapids, MI, handles outgoing shipments, prepares items for shipment, and coordinates carrier arrangements to meet customer requirements. The job emphasizes accurate labeling, documentation, and interdepartmental collaboration to ensure timely delivery. It is an on‑site position in a manufacturing environment, requiring a high school diploma and 1–3 years data entry experience.

Qualifications

• Operate Hi‑Lo trucks and hand‑trucks.
• Ability to interact effectively with various departments.
• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Operate computer for data entry; 1–3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Verify and keep records on outgoing shipments.
• Prepare items for shipment and ensure correct labeling and paperwork.
• Coordinate shipping with UPS, FedEx, trucking lines, and same‑day services.
• Monitor inventory and assist with stock organization and discrepancies.

Skills

Hi-Lo operation

Interdepartmental coordination

Communication skills

Data entry experience

Education

High School degree

Job description

Job Description Summary:

Verify and keep records on outgoing shipments. Prepare items for shipment. Duties include addressing and shipping merchandise or material, arranging for transportation and completing documentation

Essential Duties Include:

• Handles outgoing goods from production and stock
• Organize “In-Stock” – pull and prepare for the days shipping orders
• Coordinate “Line-Stock” – pull and prepare for shipping as needed
• Assure that the stock is labeled accurately, skidded, and that the paperwork is complete
• Makes sure product is shipped according to our customers specifications
• Coordinate with customer service department on any special shipping needs such as rush orders
• Coordinate shipping through UPS, FedEx, truck lines and same day shipping services
• Address special labeling needs
• Order shipping supplies and materials such as printing labels, U-line products, edge protectors and paper rolls, through purchasing department
• Prepare and complete paperwork such as bill of ladings, packing slips, invoices, customers pick‑up and same‑day paperwork for local shipments
• Helps monitor and maintain record of inventory both physically and on paper. Investigates discrepancies and relocates product Keeps finished product on shelf as neat and organized as possible
• Examine contents and labels to verify accuracy of outgoing shipments.
• Determine shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates and customer preference.
• Contact carrier representative to make arrangements and to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
• Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using work devices such as hand tools, power tools, and tape.
• Interrelates with others and shares in task as assigned to meet company and department objectives.
• Works with set‑up to initiate items to ship.
• Perform joint problem solving to rectify shipping issues.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Operate Hi‑Lo trucks and hand‑trucks
• Ability to interact effectively with various departments in the organization
• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills
• Operate computer for data entry 1-3 years of experience

Education:

High School degree

Physical Demands:

Manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to production areas. The position will require wearing of common protective or safety equipment such as gloves as designated by company policy. The position may require standing for extended periods of time. The position may also require the use of hands with tools and the lifting of objects weighing up to 80 pounds.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at‑will” basis.

Location is Grand Rapids, Michigan

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EEO Statement

Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Boyd is the trusted global innovator of sustainable solutions that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. As a leader in the industry we focus on our people, customers, technology, innovation, materials, and market needs of today and performance requirements of the future. We are always looking for ambitious minds to help us deliver advanced technology to our customers. Together we solve the challenges of today and empower solutions of tomorrow. Boyd is the world’s leading innovator in sustainable engineered material that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. We develop and combine technologies to solve ambitious performance targets in our customers’ most critical applications. By implementing technologies and material science in novel ways to seal, protect, cool, and interface, Boyd has continually redefined the possible and championed customer success for over 90 years.