Shipping / Receiving Technician - Days

Cascade Engineering; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 26,408 - 36,933; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - starting on Day 1

Quarterly Bonus Program

401K with match - starting on Day 1

Flex Spending

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Grand Rapids seeks a Shipping/Receiving Technician. This role involves managing shipping and receiving tasks, collaborating with the production team, and ensuring accuracy in logistics. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and a valid forklift license. The position offers a starting pay of $19.17 to $26.81 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401K match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or PFC Level B with one-year related experience.
• Strong math and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including QAD.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipping and receiving functions.
• Conduct receiving procedures for incoming components.
• Ensure accuracy of shipping requests.

Skills

Forklift operation

Interpersonal skills

Emotional maturity

Math skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking abilities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

QAD

Job description

Scope of Position

As a Shipping/Receiving Technician at Cascade Engineering, you will work with a supportive, collaborative and dynamic team while being responsible for all shipping and receiving functions and some production handling support. Additionally, you will be performing receiving procedures to input/receive incoming components. You will work closely with the production team and be responsible for several production support functions.

Location and Shift

Location: Buursma Plant at 4950 37th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Shift: Day shift from 6am - 6:10pm (working 3 days one week, 4 days the next including every other weekend)

Target Pay

The target starting base salary for this position is $19.17 - 26.81/hour (plus .60 shift premium plus quarterly bonus incentive). Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Cascade Engineering considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Responsible for utilizing all equipment, including forklift, and performing all tasks in a safe manner
• Create BOLs (Bill of Lading)
• Enter in receivers
• Participates on cross-function teams
• Maintains plant and warehouse organization
• Loads and stacks shipments per traffic schedule
• Ensures accuracy of shipping request
• Notifies Inventory Team inventory accuracy and discrepancies
• Understands and practices basic FIFO
• Understands and is able to transmit ASN’s (where applicable) including how to troubleshoot errors and verify ASN acceptance

Culture Bearer

• Understands and supports the values of the Triple Bottom Line (TBL)
• Exhibits high moral and ethical standards and high integrity
• Values people regardless of their background
• Exhibits the traits of a servant leader
• Exhibit the principles of 7 Habits and Emotional Intelligence
• Encourages open dialogue and communication
• Develops high trust relationships within all levels of the organization

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or PFC Level B with one-year related experience
• Understanding of BOM requirements and processing
• Strong CE core competencies (interpersonal skills, emotional maturity)
• Strong math and communication skills
• Able to multi-task while maintaining consistency and accuracy in all work
• Understanding of ISO/TS16949 procedures
• Basic computer skills, including QAD
• Inventory control, material handling and cycle counting experience
• Valid forklift Tag
• Able and willing to perform some work tasks in an outside environment in all weather conditions
• Valid Driver’s license or be able to use all 4 limbs such as arms, legs (upper and lower limbs), torso/trunk at the shoulder. Have coordination of eyes, hands and feet. Not have any known/documented convulsive disorders and corrected vision (obtain doctor’s note verifying proof of the corrected vision)
• Valid forklift Tag with one year's experience driving forklift
• Experience maintaining shipping paperwork, BOL's and creating shipments for external customers

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - Starting on Day 1
• Life Insurance (Company Paid and Supplemental)
• 401K with match – Starting on Day 1
• Flex Spending
• Quarterly Bonus ProgramPaid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
• Onsite Medical Clinic
• Smoking Cessation Products and Programs
• Weekly Pay
• Childcare Assistance (Tri-Share)
• Attendance Recognition Program
• Voucher programs for Safety Shoes and Prescription Safety Glasses
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Referral & Retention Bonus Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Uniforms / T-shirts
• Employee Resource Groups

Senior Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing

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At Cascade Engineering, we welcome and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an authentic workplace where everyone belongs and thrives, and we look forward to welcoming candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to our community. If you are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply. We recognize that women and people of color are often underrepresented in manufacturing and want to see this change. When making hiring decisions, we believe in considering the whole person and the life experiences they bring to our teams. Our diversity drives our innovation and has been integral to our success.