Shipping & Receiving Associate- Manitowoc, WI

Value Added Distributors is looking for a driven, hardworking, and enthusiastic Shipping & Receiving Associate to join our team of experts at our Manitowoc, WI location. This position reports to the Production Supervisor and will assist in the day-today shipping, receiving, inventory control activities, and local deliveries.

For 30 years, Value Added Distributors, and our family of companies (Bent Tubes, Transmotion, and LTL Supply) have been a leading provider of hydraulic components and wire harnesses in the industrial marketplace. Headquartered in Wisconsin, we take pride in our midwestern work ethic and our team of employees, providing outstanding products and unparalleled service to our valued customers. Operating in nine states with nineteen locations throughout the mid-western, southern, and eastern United States, we utilize state of the art equipment and employ the newest techniques allowing us to offer advancement opportunities in a continually growing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) landscape.

Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM or 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and overtime as needed.

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, holiday pay and more

• Stocking incoming products onto shelves.
• Picking and pulling of parts for customer orders with a high level of accuracy.
• Coordinate logistics and shipment details with UPS, Fed Ex, Spee Dee and LTL.
• Breaking down skids from incoming shipments.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records and flow of product to the production floor.
• Receiving UPS and LTL shipments and entering data into a computer system.
• Pull and deliver the product to the proper inventory location, department, or personnel.
• Operating a forklift (training provided).
• Support continuous improvement and quality objectives.
• Adhere to established company policies and procedures.
• This position will be cross trained in various areas of business.
• Actively participate with the VAC vision, mission, and values. Integrate each by aligning performance goals and business initiatives to ensure objectives are achieved.
• The description of responsibilities is not exhaustive. There will be additional duties assigned per company and regulatory requirements.

• Balance competing priorities, working with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills that are clear and concise.
• Foster mutually beneficial relationships that are professional by building trust and providing timely communications within the team.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Experience entering data into computer.
• Basic mechanical and repair skills.
• Ability to use and read tape measures and digital calipers.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Commitment to safety and cleanliness standards.
• Professional demeanor and ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Requires ability to safely lift 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Background in supply chain or logistics is a plus.
• Previous working knowledge of hydraulic components is a plus.

• Must be 18+ years of age to operate equipment.
• Forklift certified is a plus.

In a shipping & receiving position, you will be using vision, hearing, hands, fingers, and arms frequently while standing for long periods of time and lifting items. Additionally, speaking with coworkers to troubleshoot shipping & receiving concerns to complete tasks. The individual will require fine motor skills, using fingers, hands, and arms to operate tools and equipment that is specific to the position.

Everyone must wear required personal protective equipment which may include safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, shoes, and other items as it pertains to the job duties. Able to see details or objects at a close range will be necessary for tasks while safely operating equipment, reading product labels, documents, or identifying specific items. Most duties will be performed in areas that are not climate controlled;

production area and loading dock.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The mental and physical requirements are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Value Added Companies comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants, candidates, and employees with disabilities.

If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

4223 Expo Drive, Manitowoc, WI 54220

An Equal Opportunity Employer

As part of the hiring process, Value Added Distributors may conduct a thorough background check on candidates who receive a…