Shipping & Receiving Associate in Cincinnati, Ohio at Waites Sensor Technologies, Inc.

Description: Shipping & Receiving AssociateThis is a unique opportunity to help grow our warehouse department! What we are: Fun, fast-paced, client-focused, people-centric, inviting, flexible, and rapidly growing.What we are not: Overly structured, uncompromising, disengaged, or disconnected.
We are seeking an energetic, reliable, and hard-working individual to join our warehouse team as a Shipping & Receiving Associate. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated and passionate about warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, and ensuring products move efficiently through the receiving, storage, and shipping process. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting our daily logistics operations by receiving incoming materials, maintaining organized inventory, and preparing customer orders for shipment. While the primary focus is shipping and receiving, you will also provide support to production and product assembly activities as needed to help meet customer demand and business objectives. You will work closely with team members across warehouse and production functions to ensure operational success. The type of work we do is categorically awesome, and we hope to find the right fit, based on experience and culture, to join our Warehouse team!
Company Description:We are a leading provider of wireless, mesh-networked, "Internet of Things" (IoT) sensors for industrial environments. Our cost-effective, plug-and-play products empower plants of all sizes to conduct predictive and preventative maintenance on mission-critical and secondary equipment in order to maximize uptime. (I.e. We help with things like getting your Prime packages to you faster!)

Reports to: Warehouse Operations Manager

Location: Queensgate area of Cincinnati, OH

Onsite Requirements: Onsite (M-F 7am-3pm EST)

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

**Sponsorship is not available at this time**

Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Job Description:

This position will give you the opportunity to work in multiple areas-

• Shipping & Receiving: Receive, inspect, and process incoming shipments; verify quantities and documentation; prepare, pack, and ship customer orders accurately and on time; coordinate outbound shipments using shipping software and carrier systems.
• Inventory Management: Receiving, processing, and storing incoming stock; maintaining accurate records of inventory levels and product locations.
• Warehouse Organization: Keeping the warehouse clean and organized, sorting recyclables, and managing the layout to optimize space and efficiency.
• Data Entry: Entering corrections and updates into inventory management systems as needed.
• Product Assembly: Assist with production of sensor technology products, including small electronics and components for the Waites system
• Quality Control: Inspecting products for defects and damages before shipping, ensuring that all items meet quality standards.
• Customer Delight: Deliver exceptional service internally and externally. Be a positive addition to team morale - delighted coworkers lead to delighted customers.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as needed to support business objectives

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Shipping/Receiving
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Competent computer skills with the ability to learn shipping software
• Flexibility to adapt to last minute changes
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Proficient in Google Workspace
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to be trained and work in multiple roles within warehouse/production operations

Preferred Skills:

• Working with small components and circuit boards
• Dexterous individual who is comfortable working with their hands

Working Conditions:

• Walk/use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or tools / Reach with hands and arms / Climb ladders and stairs / Crawl/kneel
• Sit, talk, listen, observe, read, write, and type
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Perform work on-site in industrial, commercial, and residential locations

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

This position requires the completion of a thorough background check

Culture Fit Requirements:

• High intellect and strong analytical skills
• Innovative and driven to constantly improve
• Non-bureaucratic, flexible, and able to thrive in a fast-moving environment
• Positive energy and attitude towards people and problem-solving
• Demonstrates a balance of humility, strong work ethic, and interpersonal savvy ("Humble, Hungry, and Smart") in approach to teamwork and problem-solving.
• A genuine human.
• Demonstrates a “Can Do” mentality.

Why Waites?

At Waites, we offer an attractive hourly wage with a strong history of profit sharing. We are intensely customer-focused, with a culture that encourages hard work, fun, and mutual success. As we continue to grow, there will be many opportunities for professional advancement and development. If you are a talented warehouse professional looking for an exciting new challenge, please apply!

Learn more about who we are and what we do by checking out our website at www.waites.net.

WST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.