Shipping & Receiving Associate

Kent Rubber Supply; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Performance bonus

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Free uniforms

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Kent Rubber Supply, a leader in industrial hose, gasket, and seal solutions, seeks a hands-on Shipping & Receiving Associate for our Grand Rapids facility. You will ensure accurate processing of orders, coordinate freight, and support inventory control to keep the supply chain moving smoothly.

Join a family-owned company with 80+ years of expertise, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in shipping, receiving, or inventory control.
• Strong teamwork and organizational skills.
• ERP or warehouse management systems experience (Tribute TrulinX a plus).
• Knowledge of freight coordination and carrier systems.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs occasionally and stay physically active.
• Clean driving record and ability to drive company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Process and sort incoming and outgoing products with accuracy and on schedule.
• Freight handling, including UPS, LTL, and truck carrier shipments.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Customer Service to resolve discrepancies and track deliveries.
• Assist with inventory control and reconcile variances.
• Ensure packaging, labeling, and documentation meet requirements.
• Coordinate logistics between Grand Rapids and Norton Shores locations.
• Provide back-up local deliveries with a Kent Rubber vehicle.
• Communicate shipment status with carriers and internal teams.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Logistics coordination

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Tools

Tribute TrulinX

Job description

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
• Opportunity for advancement

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.

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.
• Provide back-up support for delivery drivers by performing local customer deliveries with a Kent Rubber vehicle.
• 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.
• Will need a clean driving record and be capable of driving delivery vehicles ranging from a minivan to a box truck. No CDL required.

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.