Shipping and Receiving Associate

Invio Automation is a leading provider of advanced automation solutions, serving high-growth markets including medical device and life sciences, renewable energy, mobility, logistics & fulfillment, and heavy industry. Our collaborative teams deliver mission-critical R&D pre-validation services that lay the foundation for full-scale automation systems—where precision, efficiency, and accuracy are essential to success. With ten locations across North America and a global network of partners, Invio maintains a strong presence in key regions where local service and support matter.

Invio’s proven portfolio of Industry 4.0 technology includes Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for heavyweight applications, turnkey assembly lines, welding automation, lift-assist tools for safety-critical operations, robotic cells, multi-station assembly systems, bonding and welding technologies, vision systems, and precision dispensing solutions such as high-viscosity pumps, impulse bag sealing, and needle bending.

Working at Invio means making a direct impact on the future of American manufacturing. We are committed to improving the lives of those who partner with us by designing and integrating custom-engineered automation solutions that enhance safety, increase efficiency, and raise product quality for our customers.

Description

A Shipping and Receiving Associate contributes strong expertise in distribution operations, forklift operation, and order fulfillment to support production activities. This role is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a Hi-Lo to transport materials throughout the facility. The position requires the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, adapting to changing demands and determining task urgency as situations evolve. Associates may also be expected to perform a variety of functions as needed to support daily operations. A key strength in this role is the ability to integrate safety, product integrity, and quality standards while effectively communicating and reinforcing these priorities with the team.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receiving incoming shipments, processing in the ERP system, and routes incoming material to the proper destination.
• Prepare incoming outsourced and internally manufactured parts for secondary operations.
• Prepares shippers for outgoing items.
• Determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures.
• Scheduling of trucks through third party shipping, internally, and internationally.
• Preparing shipments for both domestic and international shipping.
• Responsible for proper documentation of receivables and shipments.
• Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers, inserts items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, reject damaged items, records shortages, and verify accurate information on the shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
• Tracking and maintenance of inventory within the ERP system and on the plant floor.
• Delivery and pick up of shipments to local vendors and customers.
• Follow instructions given by supervisor quickly and efficiently with minimum supervision.
• Able to perform other shop duties required by the company.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be professional, proactive and positive, with internal and external customers and coworkers. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to perform light physical activity. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to prioritize and work with limited supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and communicate how and why specific conclusions were reached.
• Ability to use hand/power tools.
• Working knowledge of personal computer, keyboard, and various software programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

High School diploma or GED equivalent. Minimum of 2 years in a shop environment. Forklift experience required.

INVIO AUTOMATION’S CORE VALUES

• We take pride in the reliability of our team and the difficult problems we solve for customers.
• We deliver real customer value that positively impacts the lives of those around us.
• We are dependable. Relationships and trust matter.
• Our ingenuity and desire to improve lives will complement our suite of solutions.
• We strive to demonstrate that our attention to detail does not start or end with the solutions we engineer and deliver.
• We believe exceptional service is better demonstrated than said.