Shipping & Receiving Associate

Momentum Manufacturing; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Manufacturing in Vermont is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Associate. The role focuses on verifying incoming and outgoing shipments and preparing items for shipment, with willingness to cross train across the department.

Responsibilities include packaging, carrier coordination, data tracking, and maintaining clean, safe work areas. The position requires forklift operation, inventory control, and reliable, detail-oriented teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience packaging manufactured parts for shipment.
• Proficient with computers and basic software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Able to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills and teamwork.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a medical card.

Responsibilities

• Packages parts carefully in protective wrap for shipment.
• Supports the shipment of goods produced and the received goods and supplies to aid in the production/storage of goods destined for our customer base.
• Responsible for making arrangements for pick up by the carrier specified on the customer’s purchase order.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Performs all computer functions necessary to track various aspects of goods.
• Operates lift trucks or hand trucks to convey, move or hoist materials to proper departments or areas.
• Operates the stretch wrap banders.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Responsible for keeping an adequate supply of shipping materials on hand at all times.

Skills

Packaging knowledge

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Initiative

Detail oriented

Time management

Communication skills

Valid driver license

Medical card eligibility

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Associate

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Job Summary

The main focus of the position verifies incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment by performing the following duties. Willingness to cross train with other areas of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Packages parts carefully in protective wrap for shipment to customers.
• Supports the shipment of goods produced and the received goods and supplies to aid in the production/storage of goods destined for our customer base.
• Responsible for making arrangements for pick up by the carrier specified on the customer's purchase order.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Performs all computer functions necessary to track various aspects of goods.
• Operates lift trucks or hand trucks to convey, move or hoist materials to proper departments or areas.
• Operates the stretch wrap banders.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Responsible for keeping an adequate supply of shipping materials on hand at all times.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of how to package manufactured parts for shipping
• Computer literacy
• Organizational Skills
• Initiative
• Thoroughness/Detail Oriented
• Time Management
• Communication Proficiency
• Valid Driver License
• Must have a medical card or be able to obtain one.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.