Shipping/Receiving Specialist

The Shipping & Receiving position is responsible for all shipping and receiving processes both internal and external. This position also includes but is not limited to inventory transactions, cycle counts, parts pulling, skidding and packaging, part inspection, and other responsibilities as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Complies with all safety rules and regulations.


• Receives and inspects purchased/manufactured parts.


• Use a computer to ship/receive parts into our inventory system.


• Ensures inventory accuracy, monitors inventory locations, and acts upon observations.


• Communicate with peers about shipping and receiving information that is important to current jobs.


• Maintains minimum stock quantities of shipping supplies.


• Other duties as assigned/necessary. We have a flexible environment where we enjoy working together as a team to do a variety of tasks throughout the facility to fulfill customer jobs.


• Shipment packaging, scheduling, and processing for both national and international shipments

Required Education and Experience:

• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.


• Strong problem solving and analytical skills to resolve complex issues for long-term improvement.


• Comfortable and able to work in an industrial environment.


• Good administrative skills including attention to detail, comparing numbers, and tracking quantities.


• Good written and verbal communication skills.


• Able to use a computer multiple hours per day.


• Experience with UPS, FedEx, and LTL carriers.


• Must be able to work effectively with little or no supervision.

Cultural Character & Competencies

• Ethical conduct.


• Time management skills and efficiency while maintaining accuracy are key.


• Ability to work successfully in a team environment.

Operations Physical Requirements

• Able to stand and work for extended periods of time.


• Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis.


• Able to move around in a factory environment sometimes in tight spaces in and around equipment.


• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds periodically.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Status:  Full Time

Hours:  40-45 Hours per week

Cultural Competencies

Our ten cultural values, or the "10 Ps", are the backbone of our company. These are the words that are running through our heads during every customer meeting, design review, and even small business decisions. Do these resonate with you?

Purpose: We do everything with integrity for our customers, team, and community.

People: We succeed through leadership, relationships, teamwork, and accountability in a safe environment.

Perspective: We are fluid and respond to market needs using our quick lead time as a competitive advantage.

Positive: We exhibit a positive attitude and a professional environment that is uplifting.

Partnership: We partner with our customers and suppliers for shared success.

Precision: We attend to the details from design to delivery to uphold our reputation for quality.

Performance: We design reliable equipment and help manufacturers’ products perform better.

Perseverance: We embrace challenges that foster innovation and work hard to bring results.

Planet: We are stewards of our resources and our environment.

Profit: We maximize customer satisfaction and use creativity over capital that fuels perpetual growth.

Company Overview

GP Reeves, Inc. was founded in 1971 and has grown to become a leading global provider of engineered dispensing systems and solutions for manufacturing. We design and build a complete line of grease, oils, ambient and heated material dispensing equipment and automation. Our patented Air Removal process produces a low maintenance, highly repeatable system built in Holland, Michigan. With locations in North America, Europe, and Asia to serve our customers, we are looking ahead towards continued success and growth. GP Reeves customer base includes the world’s leading automotive, life sciences, aerospace, furniture, consumer goods, electronics, industrial manufacturers and more. We are focused on innovation and technology through a service mindset to our team members, customers, and community.