Shipping and Receiving Specialist

American Equipment Holdings (AEH), is one of the leading overhead crane solutions providers in the United States. Over the years, our ability to grow and set ourselves apart from the competition is the result of a tried and true philosophy – take care of our customers and take care of our people.

Objectives of this role

We are currently seeking a dedicated Shipping and Receiving Specialist to join our team in Salt Lake City, UT.

The Shipping and Receiving Specialist will be responsible for managing the shipment and receipt of materials and products. This role involves coordinating logistics, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining accurate inventory records. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offloading steel and pallet deliveries
• Receiving and verifying materials to purchase orders
• Filling out and referencing detailed forms
• Staging and organizing items for storage/production/shipping
• Facilitating movements of material and finished assets in and out of production
• Pulling and preparing parts and assets to ship complete
• Load planning/staging for shipments
• Operation of forklifts and overhead cranes to safely achieve objectives

Qualifications and Experiences:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in logistics or supply chain management is a plus.
• Previous experience in shipping and receiving, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with inventory management software and shipping procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate forklifts or pallet jacks (certification preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Forklifting (forklifts on site range from 5k-36k capacity)
• Rigging      
• Basic tape measure usage
• Loading/unloading flatbed trailers
• Basic Mechanical drawing comprehension 

What we offer:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

• Cigna Health Insurance (Kaiser in CA)
• FSA & HSA healthcare employer contribution
• Critical Illness, Accidental, and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Company paid STD & LTD Disability Insurance
• Educational and Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity (12-wks) and Paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic & Voluntary Life AD&D
• 4% 401K Employer Match, with 6% of your Contribution
• Vacation time and front loaded Sick Time. 
• Company provided PPE
• Discounts on products and services
• Opportunities to network and connect

American Equipment Holdings is an organization of leading overhead crane and hoist, industrial weighing, and below-the-hook service providers in the United States. Together, our companies provide comprehensive solutions for everything related to customers’ overhead crane and hoist, rigging, and weighing and measurement needs, including OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance and repair field services, parts, engineering, ISO certified fabrication, new and replacement equipment, automated systems, system modernizations and training. American Equipment Holdings is one the largest and fastest growing companies in our space with more than 800 dedicated team members that serve thousands of customers throughout the United States.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging:

At American Equipment Holdings, we are dedicated to engaging with the widest possible range of talent. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and engagement, enabling us to attract creative individuals and develop exceptional products, services, and solutions. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Proof of right to lawfully work in the United States required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.