Shipping Receiving Associate

Kent Rubber Supply; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Free uniforms

Job summary

Kent Rubber Supply in Grand Rapids is seeking a hands-on Shipping & Receiving Associate to support daily operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and clear communication between Purchasing, Customer Service, and Quality teams to keep our supply chain moving.

With 3+ years in shipping or inventory control, you will manage freight, inventory reconciliation, packaging and labeling, and coordinate with carriers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in shipping, receiving, or inventory control.
• Strong teamwork and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with ERP or warehouse management systems (Tribute TrulinX experience is a plus).
• Knowledge of freight coordination, LTL, and carrier systems.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs occasionally and manage a physically active department.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with Purchasing, Sales, and Quality teams to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process and sort incoming and outgoing products, ensuring all orders are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Freight handling, including UPS, LTL, and truck carrier shipments.
• Work closely with the Purchasing and Customer Service departments to resolve order discrepancies, track deliveries and support customer commitments.
• Assist with the inventory control systems, ensuring timely entry of received goods and reconciliation of any variances.
• Ensure all packaging, labeling, and documentation meet customer and quality requirements.
• Support logistics coordination between the Grand Rapids and Norton Shores locations.
• Communicate proactively with carriers, vendors, and internal teams regarding shipment status and scheduling.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Physical ability

Tools

Tribute TrulinX

Job description

Shipping & Receiving Associate – Kent Rubber Supply

Kent Rubber Supply, a leader in industrial hose, gasket, and seal solutions, is looking for a hands‑on, detail‑driven Shipping & Receiving team member to support daily shipping and receiving at our Grand Rapids facility. This position plays a vital role in maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and communication between departments to keep our supply chain moving smoothly.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Free uniforms

What You’ll Do:

• Process and sort incoming and outgoing products, ensuring all orders are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Freight handling, including UPS, LTL, and truck carrier shipments.
• Work closely with the Purchasing and Customer Service departments to resolve order discrepancies, track deliveries and support customer commitments.
• Assist with the inventory control systems, ensuring timely entry of received goods and reconciliation of any variances.
• Ensure all packaging, labeling, and documentation meet customer and quality requirements.
• Support logistics coordination between the Grand Rapids and Norton Shores locations.
• Communicate proactively with carriers, vendors, and internal teams regarding shipment status and scheduling.

About You:

• 3+ years of experience in shipping, receiving, or inventory control (industrial or distribution background preferred).
• Strong teamwork and organizational skills — you know how to work well with a team while keeping accuracy top of mind.
• Familiarity with ERP or warehouse management systems (Tribute TrulinX experience is a plus).
• Knowledge of freight coordination, LTL, and carrier systems.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs occasionally and manage a physically active department.
• Comfortable working cross‑functionally with Purchasing, Sales, and Quality teams to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

Why Join Kent Rubber Supply:

Family‑owned company with over 80 years of industry expertise.

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, and 401(k) with company match.

A stable, growing business where teamwork and quality are the foundation of everything we do.

Join Kent Rubber Supply and help keep our operations running with precision, accountability, and pride. Apply today and become part of a team that values both speed and accuracy — because in our world, the right part at the right time matters.