Shipping & Receiving Associate

Parker Hannifin; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin’s Parflex Division is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Associate in Manitowoc, WI. You will accurately ship and receive product for all plant value streams and assist with cleaning, measurement, and delivery of tooling as needed. Hours are Monday–Friday 8am–4pm, with occasional overtime after training.

Starting pay is $18.05 per hour and the role requires basic computer skills, forklift operation, and strong attention to detail to ensure accurate inventory and timely shipments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, and email.
• Experience operating a forklift and following safety guidelines.
• Good judgement and decision-making abilities.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with clear communication.
• Physical ability to move average to heavy materials and lift up to 45 pounds.
• Ability to use measuring equipment.
• Self-motivated with accuracy and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Handle and process materials into and out of all areas.
• Operate equipment in the Shipping/Receiving area.
• Identify shipment destinations and proper containers.
• Interface with other departments for receipt and delivery of materials.
• Document and continually improve processes to meet objectives.
• Participate in department and area team activities.
• Prepare shipping documents and export paperwork as needed.
• Accurately invoice shipments and process receipts daily.
• Back up Maintenance for tooling cleaning, measurement and delivery.
• Perform plant cycle counting per inventory control.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Mathematical & analytical

Self-motivated

Heavy lifting

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Tools

Forklift operation

Microsoft Word & Excel basics

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

When you join Parker Hannifin’s Parflex Division, you're not just working on hoses and tubing — you're helping power the systems behind some of the most important vehicles, machines, and technologies in the world. From under the hood of U.S. military trucks like the JLTV and HEMTT, to inside the wings of the F-35 fighter jet and C-130 Hercules, our thermoplastic and fluoropolymer hose products are trusted in the world’s most demanding applications.

You’ll also find Parker Parflex products supporting wind farms, solar fields, food production plants, and next‑generation hydrogen vehicles. Whether it’s helping to land a Black Hawk helicopter safely or making sure air brake systems on semi‑trucks perform in any weather, our team builds solutions that keep America moving, protected, and growing.

Parflex is part of Parker’s North American Fluid Connectors Group, a global leader in motion and control technologies for over 100 years. At our facility, we focus on innovation, safety, and purpose‑driven work. We offer stability, great benefits, and the satisfaction of building parts that truly make a difference.

Position Summary

Our Shipping & Receiving Associates are responsible for accurately shipping and receiving product/materials for all plant value streams, and assist with cleaning, measurement and delivery of all plant tooling as needed. Hours for this position are Monday–Friday 8am-4pm. Occasional overtime is expected after training is complete. Starting pay is $18.05/hr.

Responsibilities

Job Description/Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for the handling and processing of materials into and out of all areas.
• Able to operate all equipment in the Shipping/Receiving area.
• Able to properly identify the destination of materials being shipped and ensure proper shipping containers are used.
• Familiar with receiving methods and be able to interface with other departments to ensure proper receipt and delivery of raw materials throughout the facility including put away in Tool Crib.
• Accountable for process, evaluation, measurement, documentation, and improvement on a continual basis to meet business objectives.
• Participate in department and area team activities and projects.
• Prepare shipping documents (B.O.L. Shipping Manifest, Export Paperwork) as needed.
• Accurately invoice shipments on a daily basis. Accurately process receipts on a daily basis.
• Assist the Maintenance Department as a back up (as needed) for maintaining, cleaning, measurement and delivery of all manufacturing tooling. Request replacements for out of specification tooling from process engineering department.
• Accurately performs plant cycle counting as required by inventory control department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Leader.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• Must be able to use personal computers and have a basic understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and the development and processing of effective e-mails.
• Must be able to operate forklift and adhere to safety guidelines.
• Must use good judgement and be able to make decisions.
• Must be competent in basic mathematical and analytical skills, as well as verbal and written communication.
• Must be able to physically move average to heavy weight product/materials when rearranging pallet loads for shipment.
• Must have ability to utilize required measuring equipment.
• Must be self‑motivated, with a high degree of accuracy, and work daily with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Ability to stand for 8+ hours during a shift.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Ability to wear required PPE such as safety shoes, eye protection (glasses/goggles), hearing protection, safety vests, and gloves.
• Repetitive Motions: Frequent use of hands for tasks such as using safety scissors, bending tubing, taping tube, and connecting hose assemblies.
• Sorting: Ability to sort items by size, shape, and color.
• Physical Movements: Includes pushing, pulling, kneeling, and squatting as part of daily duties.
• Lifting: Ability to lift up to 45 pounds safely.
• Sensory Requirements: Must have the ability to perceive color accurately and hear plant paging, alarms, and other important auditory signals.

Work Environment

Manufacturing plant: Exposure to moving parts on a line, as well as moving equipment throughout the plant.

Closing Statement

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Additional Comments

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmentative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.