Shipping & Receiving Associate

The Shipping and Receiving Associate is responsible for the acceptance and inspection of incoming shipments to ensure the accuracy of material received.  This role tags new material, updates inventory and maintains receiving paperwork. In addition, this role ensuring accuracy of shipments, customer needs are being met and maintaining updated freight costs. Plans load, prepares appropriate shipping documentation, communicates with sales and production, and establishes relationships with vendors.

How you’ll contribute to our company:

1. Accurately input material data into system and generate tags


2. Plan loads based upon customer due date to ensure on-time delivery and maximize use of trucks


3. Direct forklift operators to arrange loads for shipment


4. Verify shipments for accuracy


5. Coordinate Customs paperwork with Customs Brokers


6. Prepare packing lists, mill certified test reports, and bills of lading for loads


7. Provide freight rate quotes to sales


8. Locate and schedule long haul carriers for inbound and outbound shipments


9. Expedite shipments as needed


10.  Maintain good housekeeping and safety standards in finished goods warehouse


11. Communicate with sales and plant production management to advise of delivery date or make production changes


12. Establish and maintain relationships with long haul carriers, and manage these carriers


13. Input inbound freight cost into system.


14. Generate appropriate physical bar code tags for material.


15. Manage railroad logistics including correct spotting of cars and notifications to the Railroad to pick up empty cars.


16. Expedite rail and truck deliveries as required.


17. Other duties as assigned.

Here’s what is needed to be successful:

• Proficient oral and written communication skills.


• Proficient math skills as demonstrated by passing a pre-employee math test.


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.


• Bi-lingual in Spanish/English is preferred but not required.


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

Here’s what we can offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of employment


• Free MDLive Telehealth Services through our Medical Plan. 


• Competitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiums.


• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability


• Supplemental Accident Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents + cancer


• Employer-Paid Life Insurance 


• 401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match after one year


• Paid Time Off starting after 90 days of employment.


• Paid Holidays starting day one!


• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account


• Great discount programs in automotive, technology, and more


• Boot and Glasses Allowance after 60 days of employment.


• Free uniforms after 60 days of employment


• Monthly Incentive Bonus after one full month of employment


• Education Assistance is available for job related courses to further your education, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications.


• Career Advancement Opportunities


• Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family services.

Steel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and/or local law.