Shipping Associate

AMETEK, Inc.; Peck (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a Shipping Associate to verify and record shipments, pack items for dispatch, and support the shipping dock. You will operate cranes and hoists, assemble orders, and ensure accurate documentation while adhering to safety policies.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, occasional overtime, and strong teamwork with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. Excellent communication in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum one-year manufacturing assembly or electronic/technical experience preferred; soldering experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents; strong English written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assembles orders and checks against shipping or customer orders; reports shortages.
• Selects appropriate shipping containers and packing materials.
• Operates standard manual and automatic equipment.
• Stacks shipments on skids and transports to shipping dock.
• Receives and unpacks materials and supplies.
• Checks receipts against purchase orders for shortages, damages, or defects.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Crane operation

Hoist operation

Power truck operation

Job description

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Business Unit: Sensor, Test & Calibration

Posting Date: Sep 23, 2026

Job Description:

The Shipping Associate verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares and packs items for shipment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assembles orders, checks against shipping or customer order and reports shortages and incomplete orders.
• Selects appropriate shipping containers and packing material.
• Operates standard manual and automatic equipment.
• Stacks shipments on skids and takes shipments to shipping dock.
• Receives and unpacks materials and supplies.
• Checks receipts against purchase order for proper shipment, shortages, damages or defects. Expedites material to proper department or storage location.
• Operates crane, hoist or power truck to move materials.
• Adhere to safety and company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned
• Ability to work overtime when needed with short notice REQUIRED
• Ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time.
• Ability to follow workplace safety standards and company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a team setting and contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

EDUCATION:

• Minimum high school diploma or general education degree GED.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum one-year previous manufacturing assembly or electronic/technical work experience preferred. Soldering experience is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Must possess excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, in English. Have the ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, colleagues and members of the business community when required.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Some basic computer skills.

MATHMATICAL SKILLS:

• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, measurements, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to define basic problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity to work with small parts. Work is typically performed at a variety of locations within the department (which includes walking or standing some of the time).
• Must possess excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, in English.
• Have the ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, colleagues and members of the business community when required.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include but are not limited to: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. When required, must be able to lift a minimum of 5 lbs and up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

#CareForTomorrow
At AMETEK STC we believe in building a sustainable future for our customers, colleagues, suppliers, and the communities in which we operate. We take an active role in promoting real change, by contributing to a healthy, fair, and sustainable society in many of the countries our facilities are located. We call it #CareForTomorrow!

https://www.ametekstc.com/about-us/carefortomorrow

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].