Shipping/Receiving Associate in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania at Joseph Machine Company Inc

Job Summary:
The Shipping & Receiving Associate is responsible for ensuring the accurate receipt, storage, packaging, and shipment of materials, parts, and custom-built industrial machinery. This role plays a critical part in supporting production by maintaining inventory accuracy, preparing machines for safe transportation, and coordinating inbound and outbound shipments. The position requires strong organizational skills, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:
Machine Packaging & Shipping
• Plan and prepare custom-built machinery for shipment.
• Measure machines and determine the safest and most efficient packaging method for each shipment.
• Build custom skids, crates, blocking, and bracing using hand and power tools.
• Secure machines and equipment to prevent damage during transportation.
• Apply protective packaging materials and ensure shipments meet customer and carrier requirements.
• Coordinate with Production and Supply Chain to verify machines are complete and shipment-ready.
• Assist with loading machines onto customer and common carrier trucks using forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Complete shipping documentation and verify shipment accuracy prior to departure.
Shipping & Receiving Operations
• Receive incoming materials and inspect shipments for accuracy, quantity, and damage.
• Unload deliveries and properly stage or store incoming inventory.
• Pull materials and components for production work orders.
• Process and ship spare parts using UPS, FedEx, LTL, and other freight carriers.
• Return unused materials to inventory and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory organization.
• Maintain warehouse organization and ensure materials are stored safely and efficiently.
Material Handling
• Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Move materials throughout the facility to support production operations.
• Load and unload trucks while ensuring proper handling procedures are followed.
• Maintain material flow between receiving, warehouse, production, and shipping areas.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
• Verify packaging quality and shipment accuracy before products leave the facility.
• Identify opportunities to improve packaging methods, warehouse organization, and shipping processes.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment utilizing 5S principles.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, safety, and inventory accuracy.
Safety & Compliance
• Follow all OSHA regulations and Joseph Machine Company safety policies.
• Properly utilize forklifts, overhead cranes, and lifting equipment in accordance with company procedures.
• Inspect material handling equipment prior to use and report maintenance concerns.
• Maintain a safe work environment by identifying hazards and following proper lifting and material handling practices.
• Participate in safety meetings and contribute to continuous safety improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools.
• Ability to accurately read tape measures and perform basic measurements.
• Experience building skids, crates, pallets, or custom packaging preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes (or ability to become certified).
• Familiarity with UPS, FedEx, LTL freight, and shipping documentation preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Basic computer skills for shipping software and inventory transactions.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work in a manufacturing environment throughout the shift.
• Comfortable working around forklifts, overhead cranes, industrial machinery, and large equipment.
• Ability to safely load, unload, package, and transport heavy machinery and materials.