Shipping and Receiving Operator

Kennametal

. Ensure all incoming and outgoing shipments are properly documented and accounted for .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeTraverse City • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in shipment documentation, inventory management, and adherence to safety regulations while maintaining high attention to detail. Proficient in using MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools to ensure efficient shipping and receiving operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Shipment DocumentationInventory ManagementMRP/ERP System ProficiencyMicrosoft Word and ExcelAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Shipment ProcessingPhysical Inventory CountsCycle CountsPackaging and LabelingProduction Operations

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

MRP SystemERP SystemMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Shipping and Receiving5S MethodologyWPO ActivitiesSafety RegulationsClimate-Controlled Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure all incoming and outgoing shipments are properly documented and accounted for
Prepare shipment documentation in accordance with current laws and regulations
Maintain documentation related to shipments and receipts, including production orders at outsourcing operations
Process incoming deliveries and deliver required items to their locations
Maintain WPO and 5S activities in the shipping/receiving dock area
Perform physical inventory counts and cycle counts
Pull, mark, package, and box products for outgoing shipments
Process UPS shipments and create bills of lading for truck shipments
Process receipts for UPS, outsourcing vendors, and general deliveries
Receive and unpack interplant deliveries
Receive packaging materials and place them in storage locations
Load and unload trucks
Monitor and order boxes, labels, packing materials, and other shipping supplies
Perform production operations as needed
Maintain workplace organization
Provide backup support for shipper functions
Use the MRP/ERP system to process customer shipments
Perform duties according to area work instructions
Promote safe, healthy, and environmentally sound working conditions
Work in a climate-controlled environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma
Computer literacy and ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to read and understand operating procedures
High attention to detail
Ability to lift and move up to 45 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment
Paid time off (PTO), accrued prorated based on employment start date
4 floating holidays
7 company holidays per year
Up to 6% company match to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee discounts
Parental leave
Annual safety shoe stipend
Competitive pay