Shipping & Receiving Associate

RVI, Inc.; 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 (Dependent and

Medical)

401(k) with an employer match

Term Life Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On-site Welding Training and Qualif​ic

On-site Welding Training and Qualific​

Job summary

RVI, Inc. is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Associate in Watertown, SD to ensure accurate packaging and timely shipments. You will coordinate with production and logistics, verify orders, and maintain inventory accuracy.

The role includes processing shipping documents, operating forklifts, and supporting receiving and warehouse tasks. A high school diploma and forklift certification are preferred; lifting up to 50 lbs is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read part numbers, work orders and BOMs.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand 8+ hours.
• Forklift certification or license required onsite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, label, and ship finished products and components.
• Verify quantities, part numbers, and orders for accuracy.
• Process shipping docs: packing slips, bills of lading, shipment labels.
• Coordinate outbound shipments with freight carriers and internal teams.
• Maintain shipment records and update inventory/shipping systems.
• Support receiving and warehouse operations as needed.
• Assist production with material movement and inventory controls.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of batteries, wire, and harnesses.

Skills

Reading part numbers

Part orders

Basic math skills

Basic Computer Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift License

Inventory management 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.

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

Shipping & Receiving Associate

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.

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.

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.

Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour