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Shipping and Receiving Specialist

1401 S. Spencer Rd NEWTON, KS 67114-4126 · Full-Time · Material Moving & Warehousing Occupations
$20–$28/hourly

Shipping & Receiving Specialist

$20–$28 per Hour | Monday–Thursday | 3-Day Weekends | Hiring Immediately

Location: 1401 S. Spencer Rd., Newton, KS 67114
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Pay: $20.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience

Build Your Career with Industrial Metal Fab

Industrial Metal Fab (IMF) is seeking a dependable, motivated Shipping & Receiving Specialist to join our growing manufacturing team. If you're looking for a stable career with competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and a consistent four-day workweek, we'd like to hear from you.

This position is responsible for receiving incoming materials, preparing outgoing shipments, maintaining inventory accuracy, and safely moving materials throughout our manufacturing facility.

Whether you have experience in shipping and receiving, warehouse operations, material handling, or logistics, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join IMF?

We offer benefits that stand out:

  • $20–$28 per hour, based on experience
  • Monday–Thursday schedule – Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday off
  • 100% Company-Paid Employee Health Insurance
  • SIMPLE IRA with up to 3% Company Match
  • Dental Insurance
  • Company-paid $25,000 Life Insurance
  • Optional supplemental life insurance
  • Seven Paid Holidays
  • 80 Hours of Paid Vacation after one year
  • Company-paid uniforms
  • $100 annual clothing allowance
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Stable, year-round employment
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Safe, team-oriented work environment

What You'll Do

As a Shipping & Receiving Specialist, you'll play an important role in ensuring materials and products move efficiently throughout our facility.

Responsibilities

  • Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments for accuracy and damage.
  • Unload and load trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment.
  • Transport materials, parts, and finished products throughout the warehouse, shop, and yard.
  • Pick, pack, inspect, label, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
  • Generate shipping labels, bills of lading, packing slips, and related documentation.
  • Verify orders using work orders, drawings, and customer specifications.
  • Stage materials and finished products for production and shipment.
  • Assist with inventory counts and maintain inventory accuracy.
  • Organize warehouse, yard, and staging areas for maximum efficiency.
  • Coordinate shipments with freight carriers, vendors, and delivery drivers.
  • Perform general warehouse housekeeping and minor facility maintenance.
  • Follow all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
  • Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment safely.

What We're Looking For

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1–2 years of experience in shipping & receiving, warehouse operations, logistics, or material handling (preferred but not required)
  • Forklift experience (certification is a plus)
  • Experience operating overhead cranes is a plus
  • Basic computer and data entry skills
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to read packing slips, bills of lading, and shipping documents
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Good communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Minimum Qualifications

  • Valid driver's license
  • High school diploma or GED preferred (not required)
  • Ability to work overtime when needed
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen

Physical Requirements

This position requires working in an active manufacturing and warehouse environment.

Applicants must be able to:

  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Stand and walk for extended periods
  • Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, climb, reach, and lift
  • Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
  • Wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toe boots
  • Safely operate forklifts, cranes, and other material handling equipment

Why Employees Stay at IMF

At Industrial Metal Fab, you'll find more than a job—you'll find a team that values hard work, safety, and quality. We invest in our employees by providing excellent benefits, a consistent work schedule, and opportunities to grow within the company.

If you're reliable, safety-focused, and ready to build a long-term career, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and join the Industrial Metal Fab team!

About Industrial Metal Fab

Industrial Metal Fab is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Industrial Metal Fab maintains a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen. Employees may also be subject to random drug testing in accordance with company policy.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.

About Us

We are a certified woman-owned, family-operated custom steel fabrication company based in Newton, Kansas. Since 2001, we have built a reputation for precision, consistency, and reliability.

Our mission is to provide precision steel fabrication with integrity and consistency while supporting our employees, investing in their growth, and maintaining a family-oriented culture built on respect and accountability. This approach drives long-term relationships with both our team and our customers.

Our operation runs out of a 92,000 sq. ft. facility on 12 acres, with a dedicated staging lot that allows us to handle projects of all sizes and complexity. We are not a production shop—every job is different. We solve problems, build to spec, and deliver quality work.

Our team is the foundation of our success. We expect accountability, attention to detail, and follow-through. In return, we provide steady work, a strong team environment, and the opportunity to build real skills.


How We Work

We operate in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where no two projects are the same. Success here comes down to ownership, problem-solving, and execution.

This is not a place to wait for direction. The people who do well step in, figure things out, and take responsibility for results.


What You Can Expect

  • Hands-On, Team-Driven Work
    Everyone contributes. The team works together to get the job done right.
  • High Standards, No Shortcuts
    Quality matters. Attention to detail and accountability are expected.
  • Variety of Work
    This is a custom shop. Projects change, and the work requires skill and adaptability.
  • Direct Communication
    Expectations are clear. Problems are addressed and solved.
  • Respect Through Work Ethic
    Performance matters more than title. Show up, work hard, and you’ll be respected.

What We Value

  • Self-Starters – Stay productive without constant direction
  • Problem Solvers – Identify issues and fix them
  • Accountability – Own your work from start to finish
  • Craftsmanship – Take pride in the final product
  • Reliability – Be consistent and dependable

Who Will Thrive Here

  • People who like working with their hands and seeing results
  • Individuals who take pride in building something from start to finish
  • Those who prefer a fast-paced, no-nonsense environment
  • Employees who want to grow their skills and take on more responsibility

Who Won’t Be a Fit

  • Those who need constant supervision
  • People who cut corners or sacrifice quality
  • Individuals who avoid accountability or teamwork

Bottom Line

We are a working shop with high standards. If you take ownership, solve problems, and follow through, you will do well here.

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Benefits & Perks

  • Health Insurance
    • Employee coverage paid in full
    • Dependent coverage available (employee contribution)
  • Dental Insurance
    • Coverage available for employee and family
  • Life Insurance
    • $25,000 company-paid life insurance
    • Optional additional coverage available
  • Retirement
    • Simple IRA with up to 3% company match
  • Paid Time Off
    • 7 paid holidays
    • 80 hours of vacation after 1 year of service
  • Additional Benefits
    • $100 annual clothing allowance
    • Paid uniforms

Shipping and Receiving Specialist

$20–$28/hourly

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