PRIMARY PURPOSE 

The Shipping & Receiving Associate is responsible for accurately receiving, inspecting, storing, and shipping materials and finished goods in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role ensures timely material flow to support production schedules while maintaining inventory accuracy and safety standards. 

WHY GRIP-TITE MANUFACTURING CO.? 

Grip-Tite Manufacturing Co. offers a challenging environment, competitive benefits, and a culture that promotes growth, along with celebrating success. Here at Grip-Tite we realize that our greatest assets are our employees, and we are committed to developing and promoting our talented and dedicated team members to support our future leadership needs. 

Grip-Tite is over 100 years young, and we are proud to say that all our products are made with American steel right here in the USA.   

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Receive incoming materials, verify quantities against purchase orders, and inspect for damage or discrepancies. 
• Accurately record receipts into ERP or inventory management systems. 
• Processes inbound and outbound shipments on schedule.  
• Label, tag, and store materials in designated locations. 
• Pick, stage, and prepare finished goods for shipment according to customer orders. 
• Package materials securely to prevent damage during transport. 
• Coordinate with production and purchasing teams to ensure material availability. 
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts (stand up and sit down) or other material handling equipment. 
• Prepare shipping documentation (BOLs, packing slips, shipping labels). 
• Conduct cycle counts and assist with physical inventory audits.
• Minimizes shipping errors and material discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Maintains equipment.  
• Must be able to fill out required paperwork completely and accurately.      Must have a positive attitude and holds oneself accountable to work as one team to ensure Grip-Tite's overall success.   
• Other job duties will be required.  Any employee who is trained may be assigned to work in another area or become cross-trained to work in another area as business needs require.  

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• At least one year of shipping, receiving, warehouse or manufacturing experience is preferred.    
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with ERP or inventory systems.     
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.    
• Ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely and willingness to become certified.   
• Ability to lift and move materials up to required weight limits.
• Commitment to workplace safety. 
• Experience with barcode scanners and warehouse management systems preferred.    

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Manufacturing / fabrication shop setting.  
• Exposure to heat, sparks, noise, metal fumes, and dust. 
• Requires use of PPE such as gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety shoes, and other protective clothing.    
• Standing for extended periods of time and performing repetitive tasks.   
• Regular exposure to changing temperatures (hot, cold, humid). 
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud; vibration levels are moderate.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: 

• Manual dexterity for welding and tool operation.  
• Ability to lift, push, or pull material as needed.  
• This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching all day with the ability to be mobile throughout required work areas.  
• The employee may frequently lift and/or move items up to 55 lbs. on a regular basis and up to 75 lbs. on occasion.   

DRIVING:   

• Must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing to be hired or transferred into this position.   

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING: 

External hiring into this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen as well as a background check. 

Grip-Tite Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Grip-Tite Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.