Shipping & Receiving Associate

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

IMP is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Associate in Lakeland, FL to oversee the accurate flow of materials. You will manage receiving, outbound shipments, and returns while supporting inventory integrity and safety.

The role requires attention to documentation, ERP transactions, and coordinating with Purchasing and carriers. The ideal candidate has experience in warehouse operations, strong organizational skills, and the ability to read and complete paperwork accurately.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience in shipping/receiving preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and complete paperwork accurately.

Responsibilities

• Process Purchase Orders and verify incoming materials.
• Receive raw materials, consumables, and outside services.
• Coordinate vendor RMA returns and ensure proper documentation.
• Print labels, tag materials, and complete all receiving paperwork.
• Put away incoming product in correct locations.
• Coordinate vendor gas inventory and monitor usage.
• Work with Purchasing to resolve receiving variances.
• Conduct weekly review of upcoming shipments.
• Manage weekly shipping schedule and ensure on-time delivery.
• Arrange trucks and coordinate logistics for outbound shipments.
• Process ERP transactions to generate accurate packing lists.
• Handle vendor and customer RMA returns.
• Kitting and material handling backups as needed.
• Adhere to 5S practices and maintain a safe workspace.

Skills

Receiving operations

Shipping operations

Vendor coordination

ERP transactions

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP software

Job description

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Shipping & Receiving Associate

Shipping/Receiving Full Time All Full Time Lakeland, FL, US

The Shipping & Receiving Associate is responsible for the accurate, timely, and organized flow of materials entering and leaving the facility. This role manages receiving activities, prepares outbound shipments, supports vendor and customer returns, and provides backup support to Kitting and Material Handling. The position plays a key role in maintaining inventory accuracy, customer satisfaction, and a safe, efficient work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Receiving Operations

• Process Purchase Orders Report and verify incoming materials
• Receive raw materials, consumables, and outside services
• Coordinate vendor RMA returns and ensure proper documentation
• Print labels, tag materials, and complete all receiving paperwork
• Put away incoming product in correct locations
• Coordinate vendor gas inventory and monitor usage
• Work with Purchasing to resolve receiving variances

Shipping Operations

• Conduct weekly review of upcoming shipments
• Manage weekly shipping schedule and ensure on‑time delivery
• Arrange trucks and coordinate logistics for outbound shipments
• Communicate with outside vendors and carriers
• Process ERP transactions to generate accurate packing lists
• Handle vendor and customer RMA returns
• Kitting — Backup as Needed
• Material Handling — Backup as Needed

Safety & Workplace Standards

• Adhere to 5S practices and maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment at all times
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures

Other Duties

• Perform additional tasks as assigned

Experience

• Prior experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, or material handling
• Familiarity with ERP systems and basic transaction processing
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to read and complete paperwork accurately

Education

• High School Diploma required
• Receiving Accuracy — Ensuring correct documentation and put‑away
• ERP Transactions — Understanding system workflows for shipping/receiving
• Vendor Coordination — Managing inbound/outbound communication
• RMA Management — Handling returns efficiently
• 5S Practices — Maintaining organization and safety

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, IMP has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug misuse pose a threat to the health and safety of IMP employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, IMP is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and misuse in the workplace.

IMP does not discriminate in the provision of employment opportunities, benefits or privileges; to create discriminatory work conditions; or to use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, the person's race (including hairstyle/texture), color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or marital status.

Discrimination of this kind may also be strictly prohibited by a variety of federal, state and local laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1967 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This policy is intended to comply with the prohibitions stated in these anti-discrimination laws.