Warehouse & Inventory Specialist

The Shipping & Container Specialist is the backbone of the logistics department, ensuring that goods move from the warehouse to the customer’s door accurately, safely, and on time. The Shipping & Container Specialist plays a vital, hands-on role in balancing daily shipping workflows with specialized container logistics. Serving as a reliable anchor on the floor, this individual is responsible for the end-to-end physical handling and digital transaction tracking of sea/rail containers. This role requires an active forklift certification, an “all-over” adaptability to support multiple warehouse functions as needed, and strict ownership over the cleanliness and organization of the shipping area. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and possesses a strong understanding of logistics and supply chain procedures while maintaining a positive, safe, and clean work environment., * Forklift Operation: Safely and efficiently operate forklift equipment to support all-over warehouse needs, container management, and daily freight staging.

• Actively listen to fully understand circumstances
• Collaborate with others to maximize innovation and effectiveness
• Consider multiple costs and benefits when problem solving to arrive at most effective decision
• Focus on details to reduce errors and increase efficiency
• Manage time effectively to ensure all work is completed timely and effectively
• Organize work to maximize productivity
• Plan work projects to ensure efficiency
• Use empathy to understand the point of view of others
• Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Resolve issues using conflict management skills
• Manage multiple priorities and demands within established requirements, RECEIVING AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
• Perform all incoming receiving functions: unload shipments, inspect for damage/quantity discrepancies, and verify against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Accurately record inventory transactions in the system.
• Maintain bin organization, labeling, and integrity.
• Execute cycle counts to ensure high levels of inventory accuracy.

LOGISTICS AND FULLFILLMENT

• Support outbound shipping operations: pick, pack, and label products according to company standards for timely dispatch.
• Coordinate with logistics carriers for pickups and ensure all shipping documentation (bills of lading, packing lists) is complete and accurate.

ASSEMBLY AND KITTING

• Actively assist in assembly kitting processes to support production needs.
• Ensure all necessary components are staged for efficient assembly.

GENERAL WAREHOUSE SUPPORT

• Provide general warehouse operational support to maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment.
• Ability to lift/move heavy items as required by standard warehouse operations.
• Clean up of Warehouse as needed
• All other duties assigned

EQUIPMENT

• Hand Tools
• Hi-Lo
• Baler
• Pallet Wrapper
• Pallet Jacks

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND DEMANDS

• This position is active and requires routine movement through the Wixom facility
• Prolonged times walking and standing
• Periodic kneeling, bending and reaching
• The employee may lift items over 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required), * 1-3 years in warehouse, shipping, or logistics operations
• Proficiency in shipping software and MS Excel
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar

REQUIRED ABILITIES

• Act independently
• Analyze situations
• Attend to details
• Communicate verbally
• Identify problems
• Motivate self
• Multi-task
• Organize
• Problem-solve
• Think creatively

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance, * Full time
• $20.00 per hour depending on experience
• Medical, dental, vision benefits + company paid life insurance