Logistics Associate – Stockroom, Shipping & Receiving

Employment Type: Direct Hire
Position Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Pay Rate: $19.50 per hour plus $1.50 per hour shift differential ($21.00 per hour total)
Schedule: Split Shift, 11:30 AM–8:00 PM
Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of related experience
Education Required: High School Diploma or GED
Signing Bonus: $1,000 ($250 after 30 days and $750 after 6 months)

Position Overview

We are seeking dependable and detail-oriented Logistics Associates to support stockroom, shipping, receiving, and inventory operations in a manufacturing environment.

The primary focus of this position will be stockroom operations, including picking parts and components for production jobs, preparing materials for distribution, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting shipping activities. Cross-training opportunities will allow team members to develop skills across multiple logistics functions.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a warehouse, stockroom, manufacturing logistics, or distribution environment and be comfortable using computers, barcode scanners, and inventory management systems.

This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to accurately process orders containing multiple components while maintaining productivity and inventory accuracy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Stockroom and Inventory Management

• Pick and prepare components for production jobs using electronic work orders and printed pick lists.
• Accurately pull and organize orders containing approximately 50–150 individual components.
• Use barcode scanners, laptops, and inventory systems to identify, locate, and track materials.
• Prepare parts for storage and place materials in designated stockroom locations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and update stock movements in the electronic inventory system.
• Perform cycle counts to verify inventory quantities and identify discrepancies.
• Investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Process material requisitions, resolve shortages, and update production-related inventory records.
• Identify parts and materials using part numbers, labels, specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain organized stockroom locations and ensure materials are properly stored and accessible.

Shipping

• Prepare finished products, parts, and materials for shipment according to customer specifications and packaging requirements.
• Pack and protect materials to ensure safe handling and transportation.
• Use shipping software and carrier systems, including FedEx and UPS, to create shipping labels and process shipments.
• Prepare shipping documentation, including packing lists, shipping records, air bills, and bills of lading.
• Review shipping instructions and customer requirements to ensure accurate order fulfillment.
• Verify shipment contents, quantities, and documentation before release.
• Coordinate with shipping carriers and internal departments as needed.
• Maintain accurate shipping records and update electronic tracking systems.
• Support customer-specific shipping portals and authorization procedures when required.

Receiving

• Receive incoming shipments and verify materials against purchase orders and shipping documentation.
• Sign for deliveries and inspect incoming packages for completeness and accuracy.
• Count, weigh, and identify incoming parts and materials.
• Enter receipt information and storage locations into the inventory management system.
• Transport and organize received materials in designated stockroom locations.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, and documentation before releasing materials for storage or production.
• Identify and report damaged, missing, or incorrectly shipped materials.

Additional Logistics Responsibilities

• Support raw material receiving, storage, and distribution activities.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and moving materials as needed.
• Identify and label parts using approved identification procedures.
• Support production material requests and update applicable inventory and manufacturing systems.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow established safety procedures and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, lean manufacturing activities, and 5S workplace organization.
• Collaborate with production, shipping, receiving, and inventory personnel to maintain efficient material flow.
• Assist with other logistics functions as needed and participate in cross-training opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in warehouse operations, stockroom management, shipping, receiving, inventory control, or related product support activities.
• Experience using computers and inventory management software.
• Ability to accurately pick, organize, and process orders containing multiple parts or components.
• Basic knowledge of shipping, receiving, and inventory procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret pick lists, work orders, shipping documents, and material specifications.
• Basic mathematical skills for counting, verifying quantities, and reconciling inventory.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory handling and documentation.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Manual dexterity necessary to handle, identify, and organize small parts and components.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to follow established safety procedures and maintain an organized work area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing logistics, aerospace manufacturing, or production stockroom operations.
• Experience using barcode scanners, electronic pick lists, and computerized inventory systems.
• Experience processing shipments through FedEx, UPS, or similar carrier platforms.
• Experience preparing customer-specific shipments and using customer shipping portals.
• Familiarity with international shipping procedures and export compliance requirements.
• Experience performing cycle counts and resolving inventory discrepancies.
• Familiarity with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• Forklift certification or experience operating material-handling equipment.
• Experience working in a lean manufacturing or 5S environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds as required.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the workday.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to handle small components, operate scanners, and perform material-handling tasks.
• Visual acuity sufficient to identify parts, read labels, and verify material specifications, including near vision, distance vision, and color perception.
• Ability to operate material-handling equipment when trained and authorized.
• Ability to work safely in stockroom, shipping, receiving, and manufacturing environments.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing logistics, stockroom, shipping, and receiving environment.
• Regular use of computers, barcode scanners, carts, and material-handling equipment.
• Frequent movement between stockroom locations, shipping areas, and production support areas.
• Work requires accuracy when handling multiple parts, materials, and production orders.
• Cross-training across stockroom, shipping, receiving, and other logistics functions may be required.
• Consistent attendance and adherence to established work schedules are essential.

Key Competencies

• Inventory accuracy and attention to detail
• Order picking and material handling
• Shipping and receiving operations
• Computer and barcode scanner proficiency
• Inventory control and cycle counting
• Organization and time management
• Basic mathematics and documentation accuracy
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork and communication
• Safety awareness and FOD prevention
• Continuous improvement and 5S practices
• Reliability and accountability

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug coverage beginning on the date of hire.
• Dental coverage, including orthodontia, and vision insurance.
• Supplemental medical benefits, including critical illness, accidental injury, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Annual cash incentive bonus program.
• 401(k) plan with a 5% company match.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Education and tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee recognition programs, company events, and community service opportunities.
• $1,000 signing bonus, paid in two installments: $250 after 30 days and $750 after six months.