Shipping & Receiving Coordinator

The Pond Guy; Armada (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short/long-term disability insurance

Life insurance and PTO

401k with employer match

Holiday pay and training programs

Job summary

The Pond Guy, a leading pond and water garden product supplier, is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Coordinator. The role focuses on verifying incoming shipments, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring materials are routed to the correct location to keep operations flowing smoothly.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, using ERP/WMS systems and forklifts, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years receiving experience in a warehouse is preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and WMS is a plus.
• Ability to operate a forklift and comply with safety standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify, audit, and record incoming shipments in the warehouse management system.
• Identify discrepancies, damages, or defects and route to appropriate location.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and support cycle counts.
• Collaborate with purchasing, supply chain, quality, and inventory teams.

Skills

Forklift operation

ERP / WMS experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office (Excel/Teams)

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Tools

WMS software

Job description

Are you the kind of person who finds satisfaction in organization and thrives on structure? Are you looking for a clean, bright, and welcoming workplace? Do you love staying active and being in the middle of the action? This is more than moving product—it’s about owning the flow of materials through our operation.

If you answered “yes,” then we need you on our Shipping & Receiving team!

The Pond Guy / Airmax, Inc. is the leading manufacturer and distributor of pond, lake, and water garden products-including aeration systems, fountains, and water treatments - to a nationwide network of end-users and Airmax dealers.

Watch now to learn about The Pond Guy: https://qrcodes.pro/sIkmTV

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a self-motivated Shipping & Receiving Coordinator who takes pride in accuracy, organization, ownership, and continuous improvement. You'll have the ability to learn quickly through training, work independently in a fast-paced environment, and recognize when something doesn't look right.

The right person will take ownership of issues, communicate with the appropriate teams, and continually look for ways to add value beyond their day-to-day responsibilities.

Our Shipping & Receiving Coordinator is a critical contributor to keeping materials moving accurately and efficiently throughout our operation. With receiving as a primary focus, this position verifies incoming shipments, identifies discrepancies or damage, maintains accurate inventory records, and ensures materials are routed to the correct location or department.

Incoming shipments may range from small packages to full truckloads of raw materials. This role will also cross-train and provide support within shipping and other material handling functions as needed.

Join The Pond Guy, where we value efficiency, hustle, attention to detail, and people who take ownership of their work!

Responsibilities

Here are some examples of the actual work your day would include.

• Verifies, audits and keeps records on incoming shipments in warehouse management system (WMS) to maintain quality assurance and inventory accuracy
• Compare identifying information and counts, weighs or measure items of incoming shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, purchase orders or other records
• Inspects incoming merchandise for damage, defects and/or discrepancies
• Labels, organizes and transfers incoming inventory in designated locations; routes received goods to appropriate department based on priority and timeline metrics
• Communicates effectively with purchasing, supply chain, quality and inventory teams regarding any issues as well as outside vendors as needed
• Operates pallet jacks, forklifts, and material lift trucks to safely move, transport, load/unload, and stage materials between shipping, receiving, storage, and production areas
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment and provides quality, detailed work while following safety procedures and company policies at all times
• Maintains a high level of customer service with internal teams and external contacts
• Assists in inventory accuracy through cycle counts
• Crosstrain in material handling and other warehouse functions as needed

Skill Set

To be successful in this role, you need to have a certain amount of knowledge and skills:

• Minimum 1-2 years of receiving experience, preferably in a larger warehouse setting
• Experience using ERP systems, inventory tracking software, and/or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is a plus.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift to unload trucks and move product throughout the building(s) while complying with MIOSHA and all company safety standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer knowledge in Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and the ability to multitask within multiple software systems
• Ability to identify trends, outliers, discrepancies, and quality concerns through strong attention to detail; investigates discrepancies and troubleshoots issues
• Collaborates with appropriate internal teams and external partners to ensure inventory accuracy and correct deliveries
• Knowledge of handheld measuring devices

This position requires the ability to perform repetitive motions for extended periods; demonstrate manual dexterity when working with small components; frequently bend, stoop, and stand for long durations; lift, lower, and carry packages typically weighing 25–50 lbs.; handle packages up to 150 lbs. with assistance; load and unload carts with heavy items (e.g., bags of soil or similar products); and push and maneuver carts with a total load of up to 200 lbs. consistently throughout the workday.

We are looking for a self-motivated Shipping & Receiving Coordinator who takes pride in accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement while executing procedures with precision and quality. You'll have the ability to learn quickly through training and work independently in a fast-paced environment. This person should continually add value to the organization beyond their day-to-day tasks.

Availability

The schedule for this position is 6:00 am – 4:30 pm, Tuesday through Friday with potential for overtime during peak times, including some Saturdays.

Compensation

This is a full-time hourly position with benefits. Benefits include:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Insurance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Vision Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay effective immediately (8 holidays recognized)
• 401k with employer 4% match and revenue sharing
• Employee referral program
• Additional Training Programs: Career Development and Department Shadows

Company Overview

TPG, Inc. is a growing company with over 160 employees. We are a manufacturing company for pond, lake and water garden supplies with customers in all 50 states servicing both wholesale and end-users. We have customers with large ponds used for swimming, fishing and ice skating and customers with decorative water gardens containing Koi, waterfalls, and plants. Our mission is to help the world enjoy ponds by being passionate, knowledgeable and providing innovative solutions.

TPG, Inc. is not just a team, we’re a tribe.A tribe is more like a family and is ongoing. We have fun, pursue our goals, and help each other grow. Becoming part of TPG, Inc. means more than getting a job it’s a career move. We will give you the support you need to grow with us.

Company Divisions

TPG, Inc. encompasses a family of businesses to support customers in all pond aspects.

Airmax, Inc. – business-to-business and manufacturing. airmaxeco.com

The Pond Guy, Inc. – direct-to-consumer. thepondguy.com

The Pond Guy, Inc. – local services division. weknowponds.com

The Pond Guy, Inc. prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a drug/toxins test and background check.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.