Shipper / Receiver

At Hamilton Kent, exceeding customer expectations is what motivates us every day. Our products make infrastructure more watertight, durable and sustainable. We are committed to providing the highest quality elastomer products and services to our customers through continuous improvements, innovation, and respect for the environment.

Founded in 1943 in Kent, Ohio, Hamilton Kent has grown to be a multinational manufacturer and distributor of resilient-rubber, watertight, sealing systems and components. Focusing primarily on seals for infrastructure pipe systems, we provide a complete package – from design and development, through production and testing, to warehousing and shipping.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity as a Shipper/Receiver!

This role is based in our facility in Winchester, Tennessee, and reports to our Distribution Center Coordinator. The successful candidate will play a critical role in our distribution operations by ensuring accurate shipping and receiving processes, maintaining inventory control, and supporting our commitment to customer excellence while adhering to safety expectations.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated individual to be responsible for the efficient and accurate processing of incoming and outgoing shipments. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to best practices in handling materials and inventory, contributing to teamwork and respecting all policies as outlined in the employee handbook.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM

• Accurately pick and load outgoing shipments according to company guidelines utilizing RF technology in an SAP-EWM Environment
• Offload & put-away incoming materials, inspect for damage, and ensure accuracy of shipments received
• Conduct daily lift truck inspection reports and immediately report equipment issues
• Maintain accurate inventory records using inventory management systems
• Collaborate with other departments to support production and distribution needs
• Must be eager to learn, excited to work on a team, and have good written and verbal communication skills
• Other duties as the need arises and/or assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent experience.
• Forklift experience required (must be able to drive both Counterbalance & Reach material handling equipment)
• Minimum 1 year experience as a material handler or shipper-receiver (preferably in a warehouse or manufacture setting)
• Demonstrates the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend sophisticated instructions, correspondence, and reports.
• Requires good mobility and involves considerable lifting (less than 35 lbs.), pulling, bending, standing and walking.

Tools & Equipment

• RF Scanner
• Forklift
• SAP inventory management system

Working Conditions

• The incumbent in this role spends almost 100% of their time in a distribution center environment, which may involve varying degrees of physical labor.
• Incumbent will use standard personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, safety vest, safety shoes, safety glasses, and gloves.
• Incumbent understands, respects and adheres to the workplace Health & Safety rules & regulations which are derived from the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• The incumbent will be able to work and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement
• Referral Program

Hamilton Kent is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for Hamilton Kent jobs.