Shipping & Receiving Associate

Wald Wire and Manufacturing Co; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) Options

Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off (PTO)

11 Paid Holidays

Perfect Attendance PTO Incentive

Job summary

Wald Wire in Oshkosh, WI is seeking a full-time Shipping/Receiving Associate to load and unload trucks, verify material quantities, and prepare shipments. You will help maintain organized storage, operate forklifts when trained, and collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure on-time shipments.

Qualifications include a GED, experience in shipping/receiving or manufacturing, basic math, and strong attention to detail. Safety procedures and teamwork are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• High School GED required.
• Proven shipping, receiving, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred; training may be provided.
• Ability to read and understand part numbers, quantities, and shipping instructions.
• Basic math skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to follow safety procedures and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Load & unload trucks safely.
• Verify incoming/outgoing materials for accuracy and quantity.
• Inspect shipments for damage and report discrepancies.
• Move materials to storage, staging, or production areas.
• Operate forklifts and related equipment when trained.
• Pack finished products per customer requirements and procedures.
• Label, wrap, and secure pallets or packaging.
• Maintain shipping area cleanliness and organization.
• Complete shipping cards accurately and promptly.
• Conduct monthly inventory counts and assist with discrepancy resolution.
• Communicate shipment issues or shortages to Shipping Coordinator.

Skills

Shipping experience

Receiving experience

Warehouse experience

Manufacturing experience

Forklift training

Reading part numbers

Basic math

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time-management

Education

High School GED

Job description

Experience RequirementsProven shipping, receiving, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred.Forklift experience preferred; training may be providedEducation RequirementsHigh School GED required.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesLoading & Unloading TrucksSafely load and unload incoming and outgoing trucksVerify incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quantityInspect shipments for visible damage and report any discrepanciesProperly secure and organize materials to prevent damage during transportationMove materials to designated storage, staging, or production areas.Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment when properly trained and authorized.Packing & Preparing ShipmentsPack finished products according to customer requirements and company procedures.Ensure the correct parts and quantities are included in each shipment.Properly label, wrap, band, and secure packagers or pallets.Inspect packaging to ensure products are protected during transportationStage completed shipments in designated shipping areas.Maintain accuracy and efficiency to help ensure shipments leave on schedule.Shipping Cards & DocumentationAccurately complete shipping cards for outgoing shipments.Verify part numbers, quantities, and other required shipping informationEnsure shipping cards are legible, complete, and submitted in a timely manner.Report any discrepancies or missing information to the Shipping Coordinator.Follow established shipping procedures and documentation requirements.Monthly InventoryParticipate in monthly physical inventory counts.Accurately count and record materials, parts, and finished goods.Assist in identifying and resolving inventory discrepancies.Help maintain organized storage locations to improve inventory accuracy.Ensure materials are properly identified and stored in designation locations.General Shipping & Receiving DutiesMaintain a clean, safe, and organized shipping and receiving area.Follow company safety policies and procedures.Assist with organizing materials and maintaining proper storage locations.Communicate shipment issues, damaged materials, or shortages to the Shipping Coordinator.Assist with additional warehouse and shipping related tasks as needed.Work cooperatively with production, quality, and other departments to maintain efficient operations.Additional Responsibilities: The duties listed above are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned by management to support daily operations and company needs.QualificationsProven shipping, receiving, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred.Forklift experience preferred; training may be providedAbility to read and understand part numbers, quantities, and shipping instructions.Basic math skills and attention to detail.Ability to complete paperwork accurately and legibly.Strong organizational and time-management skills.Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.Willingness to follow safety procedures and company policiesLocationOshkosh WitzelEmployment TypeFull-TimeBenefitsMedical, Dental & Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA) OptionsLife Insurance & AD&D CoverageShort-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanProfit SharingPaid Time Off (PTO)11 Paid HolidaysPerfect Attendance PTO Incentive ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) – Beginning January 2027Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness InsuranceWeekly PaySalary17 - 21 / Hr