Parts Correspondent & Equipment Shipping & Receiving Associate

Parts Correspondent & Equipment Shipping and Receiving Associate

(Hybrid Role)

 

Location: Edgewood, New York
Department: Parts

Salary: $25-30 per hour
Employment Type: Full‑Time | Non‑Exempt

 

For more than a century, Abel Womack has been helping companies transform the way they move, store, and manage materials. We partner with leading manufacturers and distribution operations across the Northeast to deliver innovative automation and material handling solutions that drive productivity, efficiency, and growth.

 

Our portfolio includes industry-leading products and technologies including Raymond battery-powered lift trucks, conveyors, robotics, AS/RS systems, autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), storage systems, and goods-to-person technology. Backed by decades of expertise, we design and deliver solutions that solve real operational challenges.

 

Abel Womack is seeking a detail‑oriented and customer‑focused Parts Correspondent & Equipment Shipping and Receiving Associate to support our Parts, Service, and Aftermarket teams. This hybrid role combines parts order processing and customer support with hands‑on shipping, receiving, and handling of industrial parts and heavy equipment, including forklifts and material‑handling equipment.

 

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, values accuracy and safety, and enjoys balancing administrative work with physical warehouse operations.

 

What You’ll Do

Parts Operations & Customer Support

• Serve as a primary point of contact for customer and internal inquiries via phone and email
• Process parts orders accurately and efficiently following established procedures
• Identify required parts using manuals, online schematics, and parts resources
• Monitor backorders and special orders, providing proactive status updates
• Coordinate with internal departments to resolve order, invoicing, and shipping issues
• Maintain accurate documentation for purchase orders, returns, shortages, damages, and mis‑ships

Shipping & Receiving – Parts and Equipment

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming parts and equipment shipments
• Match shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and bills of lading
• Prepare outbound shipments with proper labeling, packaging, and documentation
• Record all inventory transactions accurately in inventory management systems
• Ensure compliance with hazardous materials and regulated shipping requirements
• Process vendor warranty returns in coordination with Warranty Administrators

Heavy Equipment Handling (As Needed)

• Load and unload forklifts and material‑handling equipment onto trucks and trailers
• Secure equipment safely using proper blocking, strapping, and load‑securement methods
• Operate forklifts and powered industrial trucks to move and stage equipment
• Verify delivery documentation prior to unloading inbound equipment
• Operate a 100‑ton press when required

Inventory, Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Organize and store parts and equipment to optimize space and accessibility
• Perform cycle counts and support inventory accuracy initiatives
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse and yard environment
• Follow all safety policies, PPE requirements, and equipment operation procedures
• Identify and communicate safety, quality, and process improvement opportunities

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in shipping and receiving, warehouse operations, or logistics preferred
• Experience handling industrial parts and/or heavy equipment strongly preferred
• Forklift/PIT experience required (certification or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to re