Shipping & Receiving Associate

RVI; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Plan (HSA)

Flexible Spending Plans

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with employer match

Term Life Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On-site Welding Training and Quals

Employee Luncheons

Company Picnics

Community Volunteering Opportunities

RITALKA University

Job summary

RVI in Watertown, SD, seeks a Shipping & Receiving Associate to package, label and ship products, verify orders, and coordinate with carriers. You will also receive materials, update inventory, and maintain accurate records to support production schedules.

The role includes maintenance of organized warehouse spaces, participation in cycle counts, and collaboration with purchasing, quality and customer service teams to ensure efficient material flow.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read part numbers, work orders, and BOMs clearly.
• Accurate math and counting skills for inventory tasks.
• Proficient with basic computer software used for inventory and shipping.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Forklift license required and to be obtained on site at RVI.

Responsibilities

• Package, label, and ship finished products including batteries and cable components.
• Verify quantities, part numbers, and orders for shipping accuracy.
• Process packing slips, bills of lading, and shipping labels.
• Coordinate shipments with freight carriers and internal departments.
• Receive and unload incoming materials; inspect for damage and accuracy.
• Enter receipts into inventory system and maintain traceability.
• Maintain organized inventory and support production material movement.
• Support cycle counts and physical inventory activities.

Skills

Reading BOMs

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Forklift license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory system

Job description

Showcase your skills with an established, yet growing, company that's been in business for over 29 years! At RVI, we offer exciting, challenging work tailored to your strengths, along with opportunities to make an impact. Learn more about us at rvi-inc.com

SALARY RANGE: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour

SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm

BENEFITS:

Medical Insurance, Health Savings Plan (HSA), Flexible Spending Plans (Dependent and Medical), Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with an employer match, Term Life Benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee-of-the-Month, Employee-of-the-Year, On-site Welding Training and Qualifications, Employee Luncheons, Employee and Family Company Picnics, Community Volunteering Opportunities, RITALKA University

The Shipping & Receiving Associate will ensure accurate packaging of outbound orders, coordinate shipments and deliveries with other departments and cooperate with other employees in an effort to maximize productivity and streamline the shipping of merchandise to customers.

What does a Shipping & Receiving Associate do at RVI?

Shipping

• Prepare, package, label, and ship finished products, including batteries, wire harnesses, and other manufactured components.
• Verify product quantities, part numbers, and customer orders to ensure shipping accuracy.
• Prepare and process shipping documentation, including packing slips, bills of lading, and shipment labels.
• Coordinate outgoing shipments with freight carriers, parcel services, and internal production departments.
• Ensure products are properly packaged and secured to prevent damage during transportation.
• Inspect finished products and packaging for accuracy and quality before shipment.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and update inventory and shipping systems.
• Prioritize shipments to meet customer delivery schedules and production requirements.
• Utilize shipping/receiving platforms and Global Shop.

Receiving

• Receive and unload incoming materials, including batteries, wire, cable, harness components, and miscellaneous piece parts.
• Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documentation.
• Inspect materials for damage, shortages, incorrect part numbers, and quantity discrepancies.
• Identify, label, and properly store received materials in designated warehouse or inventory locations.
• Enter received materials into the inventory management system and ensure accurate inventory records.
• Communicate receiving discrepancies, damaged goods, and shortages to purchasing, quality, and production personnel.
• Maintain traceability of incoming materials, including lot numbers, serial numbers, and other required identification.
• Deliver or stage materials for production departments as needed to support manufacturing schedules.

Warehouse and Production Support

• Maintain organized inventory locations for finished goods, raw materials, batteries, wire, cable, and piece parts.
• Supply production with required materials and assist with material movement between receiving, storage, production, and shipping areas.
• Perform cycle counts and assist with physical inventory activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and shipping/receiving area.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment when trained and authorized.
• Follow company procedures for material handling, product protection, and battery storage and shipping.
• Work closely with production, purchasing, quality, and customer service teams to ensure materials and finished products move efficiently through the facility

Inventory Management and Accuracy

• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records for all incoming materials, raw materials, piece parts, wire, cable, batteries, harnesses, and finished products.
• Ensure all materials received, issued to production, transferred, and shipped are accurately recorded in the inventory management system.
• Perform cycle counts, physical inventory counts, and inventory location audits to verify system accuracy.
• Investigate and report inventory discrepancies, shortages, overages, and incorrect part quantities.
• Ensure materials are properly identified, labeled, and stored in designated locations to maintain inventory traceability.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages, excess inventory, or potential material availability issues to appropriate personnel.
• Assist with inventory adjustments and documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Work closely with warehouse, production, purchasing, and quality personnel to maintain inventory accuracy and ensure materials are available to meet production and customer shipping requirements

What are we looking for in a candidate?

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Ability to read part numbers, work orders, and bills of material.
• Use math skills to solve problems.
• Basic Computer Skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, inventory, or stockroom experience preferred but not required.
• Forklift License required, will obtain onsite at RVI

OR Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be acceptable.

Physical Demands

• Able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Stand for 8 plus hours per work day.

Many tasks include their own work and /or the review of work of others in the department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

RVI Overview

When it comes to recruiting, many companies focus on an applicant's faults - what doesn't fit, what experience they don't have, etc. Our philosophy is different in that we are actively looking for a reason to hire someone. RVI is a full-service provider that offers electronic repair, test, and intelligent inventory management solutions. At RVI, we strive to embrace those who respect, honor and value relationships. This is a tenant upon which we base all our business decisions. We strongly believe that in order to achieve success for both RVI and our clients, a valued partnership, based on integrity, is critical.

Why You Should Apply Here

RVI is a family-owned company that focuses on creating jobs in rural communities in the upper Midwest; purposefully deciding to create jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values help to foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.