The posting
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Flow Management Devices is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and motivated Shipping & Receiving Technician II to support daily warehouse operations, including inventory management, material handling, order fulfillment, and shipping and receiving activities. This position plays an important role in ensuring the accurate and timely movement of materials to support production schedules and customer commitments. The ideal candidate brings prior shipping, receiving, or warehouse experience, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and takes an active approach to managing daily responsibilities.
Success in this role requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, communicate effectively across departments, identify and resolve routine issues, and adapt to changing operational priorities. We are looking for a dependable team member who takes ownership of their work, seeks out information when needed, and contributes to the overall success of the operation.
Shipping Responsibilities
- Receive, unload, inspect, and verify incoming materials against purchase orders and shipping documentation, identifying and communicating discrepancies as needed.
- Accurately enter receiving transactions, inventory movements, and other material-related activities into the ERP/MRP system to maintain inventory accuracy and traceability.
- Pick, stage, and kit mechanical and electrical components using work orders, pick lists, and Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Issue materials to production work orders and complete inventory transactions in a timely manner to support accurate inventory records.
- Prepare, package, label, and process outbound shipments in accordance with customer requirements, shipping procedures, and delivery schedules.
- Assist with loading and unloading materials and finished goods, using appropriate material-handling equipment and safe work practices.
- Perform routine inventory cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and assist with inventory reconciliation and corrective actions.
- Locate, identify, organize, and maintain inventory using part numbers, designated storage locations, and ERP/MRP system information.
- Apply First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory practices and maintain organized storage areas to support efficient material flow.
- Coordinate with Production, Quality, Purchasing, and other departments to support material availability, resolve issues, and meet operational priorities.
- Proactively monitor assigned work, identify upcoming material or shipping needs, and take appropriate action to keep daily operations moving efficiently.
- Research routine inventory, receiving, or shipping discrepancies using available documentation, system information, and collaboration with appropriate team members.
- Communicate material shortages, shipment delays, discrepancies, or other potential disruptions promptly to the appropriate individuals.
- Assist with domestic shipping documentation and develop familiarity with international shipping requirements, export documentation, and freight coordination as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company procedures and safety standards.
- Support other warehouse and operational activities as needed to meet changing business demands.
Required Skills:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, inventory control, or a related manufacturing environment preferred.
- Working knowledge of shipping and receiving processes, inventory handling, and material movement.
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems for inventory transactions, receiving, or order fulfillment.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and similar business applications.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple tasks and priorities.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment within established procedures, and recognize when additional guidance or assistance is needed.
- Demonstrated initiative in identifying tasks, researching routine issues, and following through to completion.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Dependable, adaptable, and willing to assist team members in meeting shared operational goals.
- Ability to prioritize work based on production requirements, customer commitments, and changing business needs.
- Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification as required; previous forklift experience preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Skills:
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial warehouse environment.
- Experience with inventory cycle counts, discrepancy investigation, and inventory reconciliation.
- Familiarity with Bills of Materials (BOMs), production work orders, and material kitting.
- Experience preparing domestic shipping documentation or coordinating outbound freight.
- Familiarity with international shipping, commercial invoices, packing lists, or freight broker coordination.
- Experience using Precision or a comparable ERP/MRP system.
Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
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