Shipping & Receiving Associate - Grand Rapids MI

Grand Rapids, MI
Full Time
Administration
Entry Level

Job Title: Shipping & Receiving Associate
Location: 3223 Kraft Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Reports To: Shipping & Receiving Manager
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt


Summary:
Applied Innovation is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused Shipping & Receiving Associate to support the day-to-day logistics operations at our Grand Rapids facility. This full-time position involves managing incoming and outgoing shipments, maintaining setup supply inventory, and delivering supplies to local customers. You will collaborate closely with the Sales Operations Support (SOS) team and lead setup technicians to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient logistics support. A company vehicle is provided for all work-related travel and deliveries.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Receive, inspect, and process incoming shipments.
  • Prepare and package outgoing equipment and supplies.
  • Add setup supplies to new equipment orders.
  • Maintain setup supply inventory across multiple locations.
  • Keep the shipping and receiving area organized, clean, and efficient.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to support operational needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds consistently.
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Reliable, self-motivated, and customer service-oriented.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in shipping & receiving, inventory control, or warehouse logistics.
  • Familiarity with shipping software or inventory management systems.
Education / License / Experience Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (no DUIs in the past 5 years).
Physical Demands:
  • Frequently lifts and carries up to 60 pounds; occasionally lifts or pushes over 75 pounds.
  • Regularly stands, walks, crouches, stoops, bends, kneels, and reaches with hands and arms.
  • Frequently uses hands for handling, typing, and lifting.
  • Frequently operates a computer.
  • Requires the ability to communicate effectively with team members, vendors, and customers.
  • Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Must be able to safely navigate and work in an active warehouse environment.
Work Environment:
  • Primarily indoors, away from the elements.
  • Active physical work with low to moderate noise levels.
  • Position may require occasional overtime.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • None


The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position nor does it represent or imply a contract of employment. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned. The Administration Department and Applied Resources Department reserve the right to make changes to the above job description as necessary to fulfill the work duties.
 

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