Shipping & Receiving Associate - 1st Shift in Arvada, Colorado at Kratos Industries LLC

Position Summary:

The Shipping & Receiving Associate – 1st Shift plays a critical role in ensuring accurate and efficient handling of inbound and outbound materials. This position is responsible for receiving incoming shipments, verifying materials against purchase orders, organizing warehouse inventory, preparing outbound orders for shipment, and maintaining accurate documentation in the ERP system. The role supports production, kitting, and logistics teams to maintain uninterrupted material flow for manufacturing operations.

Hours will be: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday.

Pay Rate: $22.00 - $25.00 hour depending on experience

Key Responsibilities

Receiving:

• Unload inbound deliveries using forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, and condition of materials against packing slips and purchase orders.
• Inspect incoming materials for damage or discrepancies and coordinate with Quality and Purchasing for resolution.
• Tag and route received items to designated warehouse bins or inspection areas.
• Record receipts in JobBOSS (or applicable ERP) and update status promptly.

Shipping:

• Pull, stage, and pack outbound shipments in accordance with sales orders, project schedules, or RMA requirements.
• Prepare shipping documentation including packing lists, bills of lading, and carrier labels (UPS, FedEx, LTL/FTL).
• Coordinate pickups and deliveries with logistics providers and 3PL partners (e.g., Crane WWL, Foothills, IndustrialEx).
• Verify accuracy of all outbound shipments to prevent delays or returns.

Warehouse Operations:

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse zones, staging areas, and dock space.
• Participate in inventory counts, cycle counts, and Kanban restocking activities.
• Follow 5S and Lean manufacturing principles to support continuous improvement.
• Operate material handling equipment safely and report any maintenance needs.

Systems & Documentation:

• Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately in ERP systems and shipping software.
• Support documentation control for RMAs, debits, and returned materials.
• Assist with process improvements related to inventory accuracy and on-time shipping metrics.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade coursework preferred.
• Experience: 1–3 years in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations in a manufacturing environment.· Systems: Experience with ERP systems (JobBOSS, Epicor, or equivalent) and carrier platforms (UPS/FedEx).
• Equipment: Certified or eligible for forklift certification; experience operating pallet jacks, hand trucks, and wrapping machines.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance with a company subsidy
• 4% matching 401(k) plan
• Workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance
• Eligibility for discretionary annual performance bonus based on individual and company goals

Why Join Kratos!

• Play a critical role in keeping production on schedule.
• Collaborative environment across Supply Chain and Production.
• Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Company Culture

Kratos Industries fosters a culture of accountability and excellence. We strive to create a supportive, fun, and inclusive work environment where every team member contributes to innovative solutions and outstanding customer experiences.