Shipping & Receiving

Monroechamber; Fort Atkinson (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group in Fort Atkinson, WI, is seeking a Shipping and Receiving associate for 1st shift. The role includes loading, labeling, and documentation duties using ERP systems, with opportunities to grow into a permanent position.

The position requires attention to detail, forklift experience or certification, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Day-to-day duties involve coordinating shipments and inventory control in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience using ERP systems, warehouse management systems, and shipping software is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret shipping documents, work instructions, packing slips, bills of lading, and inventory records.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including data entry and inventory transactions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, and lift throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Accurately stage, inspect, label, and load finished products for shipment to designated storage locations, customers, or carriers.
• Process parcel shipments using FedEx, UPS, and other designated carriers, ensuring accurate documentation and on-time delivery.
• Receive, identify, verify, and audit incoming materials, components, and products to ensure accuracy and compliance with company requirements.
• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments by checking quantities, weights, measurements, and identifying information against bills of lading, packing slips, purchase orders, invoices, and other shipping documents.
• Maintain a strong understanding of part numbers, inventory locations, and product applications.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment to transport products and materials throughout the facility.
• Unpack, inspect, and route incoming shipments; document and report damaged goods, shortages, or discrepancies and coordinate resolution with suppliers, carriers, and internal departments.
• Create shipments, shipping documentation, labels, and reports using the ERP system (IFS), while performing required scanning and inventory transactions.
• Maintain adequate inventories of shipping supplies, packaging materials, and related warehouse consumables.
• Follow standard work procedures, work instructions, and training requirements to ensure operational consistency and quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP systems

Shipping software

Barcode scanning

Job description

Position Title: Shipping and Receiving Wage: $21.75/hour Shift: 1st Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Reached a dead end at your current job? Check out how this position can create a new path! QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available in Shipping and Receiving at a company in Fort Atkinson, WI. This is a potential to hire position for 1st shift.

Shipping and Receiving Responsibilities:

• Accurately stage, inspect, label, and load finished products for shipment to designated storage locations, customers, or carriers
• Process parcel shipments using FedEx, UPS, and other designated carriers, ensuring accurate documentation and on-time delivery
• Receive, identify, verify, and audit incoming materials, components, and products to ensure accuracy and compliance with company requirements
• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments by checking quantities, weights, measurements, and identifying information against bills of lading, packing slips, purchase orders, invoices, and other shipping documents
• Maintain a strong understanding of part numbers, inventory locations, and product applications
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment to transport products and materials throughout the facility
• Unpack, inspect, and route incoming shipments; document and report damaged goods, shortages, or discrepancies and coordinate resolution with suppliers, carriers, and internal departments
• Create shipments, shipping documentation, labels, and reports using the ERP system (IFS), while performing required scanning and inventory transactions
• Maintain adequate inventories of shipping supplies, packaging materials, and related warehouse consumables
• Follow standard work procedures, work instructions, and training requirements to ensure operational consistency and quality
• Meet or exceed departmental productivity, quality, and accuracy goals
• Apply and maintain 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain) to ensure a clean, organized, and efficient work environment
• Complete assigned tasks according to production schedules and shipping priorities with minimal supervision
• Support cross-functional operations and assist in other departments as workload demands require
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
• Complete all required shipping, receiving, inventory, and quality documentation accurately and timely
• Submit maintenance requests and report equipment or facility issues when identified
• Maintain inventory accuracy through proper handling, transaction processing, cycle count support, and adherence to inventory control procedures
• Adhere to scheduled work hours and overtime requirements as needed to meet business demands
• Consistently demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and a commitment to workplace safety

Requirements for Shipping and Receiving:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environments preferred
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification
• Experience using ERP systems, warehouse management systems, and shipping software is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret shipping documents, work instructions, packing slips, bills of lading, and inventory records
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Basic computer proficiency, including data entry and inventory transactions
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, and lift throughout the workday
• Ability to frequently lift and move materials up to 50 pounds
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and other warehouse equipment
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and moving equipment
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety requirements

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