Shipping & Receiving Associate

Shape Technologies Group; Baxter Springs (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO for new hires

13 paid holidays

Career TAP program

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus opportunities

Boot allowance

Job summary

Shape Technologies Group is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Associate to accurately receive, stock, pick, pack, and ship materials to support production schedules and customer requirements.

In this role you will maintain inventory accuracy, fulfill work orders, and support safe, timely warehouse operations in a high‑volume facility. Candidates should have strong attention to detail and experience with cycle counts and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years shipping/receiving experience preferred.
• Experience with shipments, receiving, and maintaining records a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive, stock, label, slot, and organize materials to support efficient pick paths and rapid retrieval.
• Execute precision picking for shop, assembly, and customer orders with correct part, revision, quantity, and location.
• Fulfill complex work orders and BOM-driven requirements in a high‑mix environment.
• Record receipts, picks, transfers, returns and adjustments in the WMS/ERP system in real time.

Skills

High-volume shipping/receiving

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Forklift operation

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1–3 years shipping/receiving experience

Tools

WMS/ERP systems

Scanners

Handheld devices

Job description

Stop Settling. Start Advancing.

Shape Technologies Group, we don't just hire Shipping & Receiving Associates, we invest in the people who keep our operations moving.

What We Offer:

• Up to 3 Weeks PTO for New Hires
• 13 Paid Holidays including a winter break (December 24-Jan 2)
• Career Advancement Through Our TAP (Talent Advancement Program)

In addition to training and career advancement opportunities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life insurance, company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, monthly bonus opportunities, annual safety toe boot allowance, and more.

Job Summary

The Shipping & Receiving Associate is responsible for accurately receiving, stocking, picking, packing, and shipping materials, parts, and products to support production schedules and customer requirements. This position plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, fulfilling work orders, and ensuring the efficient flow of materials throughout the facility. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, follows established inventory control processes, and contributes to safe, timely, and error-free warehouse operations. Based on the position description, the role supports high-volume operations requiring accurate order fulfillment, inventory transactions, cycle counts, and shipment preparation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute precision picking for shop, assembly, and customer orders, ensuring the correct part, revision, quantity, and location are verified before release.
• Fulfill complex work orders and BOM-driven requirements across a high-mix environment with thousands of unique SKUs, components, and replacement parts.
• Receive, stock, label, slot, and organize materials to support efficient pick paths, accurate part identification, and rapid retrieval in a high-volume operation.
• Record all receipts, picks, transfers, returns, and adjustments in the WMS/ERP system in real time to maintain a reliable system of record.
• Perform proactive cycle counts, investigate variances, reconcile discrepancies, and support strict audit-ready inventory accuracy at the bin, location, and part-number level.
• Prepare, pack, and ship sales orders with attention to documentation, labeling, packaging requirements, and customer delivery expectations.
• Safely load and unload freight trucks while verifying counts, part condition, and documentation accuracy during inbound and outbound material movement.
• Identify and elevate inventory, receiving, or fulfillment issues that could affect production flow, order accuracy, or customer shipment timelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume shipping, receiving, warehouse, or materials environment.
• Strong SKU and part-number fluency, including the ability to differentiate similar components, revisions, quantities, units of measure, and storage locations.
• Experience navigating high-mix inventory, complex BOMs, multi-line work orders, and large catalogs of unique parts or components.
• Working knowledge of inventory control practices, including cycle counting, bin/location accuracy, system transaction discipline, and discrepancy reconciliation.
• Ability to use WMS/ERP systems, scanners, handheld devices, or similar tools to complete real-time inventory and fulfillment transactions.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to zero-defect work order preparation, accurate order fulfillment, and clean documentation.
• Ability to prioritize workload, maintain pace during peak activity, and communicate proactively with production, assembly, purchasing, customer service, and logistics teams.
• Safe material-handling skills, including the ability to load, unload, move, stage, and verify freight and parts while following company safety requirements while using a forklift.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred 1-3 years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, or a related field.
• Experience in preparing shipments, receiving goods, verifying deliveries, and maintaining accurate records a plus.
• Understanding of inventory control processes, including cycle counts and maintaining inventory accuracy a plus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be Capable of standing for extended periods (8+ hours per shift). Ability to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50+ pounds. Flexibility to engage in physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, and twisting. Adaptability to work in varying climate conditions, including both cold and hot environments.