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Parts Shipping and Receiving

Palmer Trucks
Indianapolis, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Dec 2025

About the role

Description

PARTS SHIPPING AND RECEIVING

Reports To: Parts Manager


Summary

 The Parts Shipping and Receiving position is responsible for the day to day shipping and receiving duties, including freight company relations and warehouse operations.  


Key Responsibilities

  • Receive shipment, confirm shipment is accurate.
  • Distribute received shipment to warehouse or appropriate Department.
  • Receipt invoice for Inventory purposes.
  • Pick, stock and restock inventory. 
  • Shipment of all packages via UPS, Fed EX and all other applicable methods.
  • Ensure quality control procedures are followed. 
  • Assist in housekeeping duties including recycling materials, collecting & disposing of trash.
  • Assist in inventory functions including cycle counts, physical inventories, and warehouse organization.
  • Interact with freight companies to provide the best freight solutions for the business.
  • Process applicable paperwork including freight bills, packing slips, and bill of ladings.


Requirements

Competencies

  • Interpersonal Skills - Effectively communicating, building rapport and relating well to all kinds of people.
  • Teamwork - Working effectively and productively with others. 
  • Personal Effectiveness - Demonstrating initiative, self-confidence, resiliency and a willingness to take responsibility for personal actions. 
  • Goal Orientation - Energetically focusing efforts on meeting a goal, mission or objective.
  • Flexibility - Agility in adapting to change.
  • Planning/Organizing - Utilizing logical, systematic and orderly procedures to meet objectives.
  • Analytical Problem Solving - Anticipating, analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving problems 
  • Continuous Learning - Taking initiative in learning and implementing new concepts, technologies and/or methods.


Qualifications

Individual should know how to operate a fork lift or a strong ability to learn, have basic knowledge of computers, poses excellent organizational and communication skills. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Sufficient manual dexterity to operate standard departmental equipment for example, operates a PC, pallet jack, fort lift etc. 
  • Ability to climb ladders, stairs, stands, and walk for long periods of time.
  • Operate motor vehicles
  • Lift up to 50 pounds. 
  • Other duties as required
  • High school diploma or GED. 
  • Position is normal for a manufacturing environment. Machinery and tool operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and gloves. Loose fitting clothes and 

This position is with an immediate opening start date and will allow for the proper notice for existing employer. Submit your resume with confidence that all contacts with us are completely confidential.


Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

  • Mobility: The individual should be capable of moving around the repair shop, including walking, standing, and potentially bending or kneeling to inspect vehicles or equipment.
  • Vision: Good eyesight and visual acuity are important for the individual to oversee repairs, inspect components, read technical manuals, and ensure quality control.
  • Hearing: The individual should have good hearing to communicate effectively with technicians, customers, and vendors, and to be aware of any audible warnings or signals in the repair shop.
  • Manual dexterity: A certain level of manual dexterity is required for the individual to handle paperwork, use computer systems, and potentially assist technicians with tasks such as parts ordering or equipment setup.
  • Lifting: While heavy lifting may not be the primary responsibility of the individual, the ability to occasionally lift and move objects such as tools, equipment, or parts may be necessary.
  • Work with strong organizational skills.


Benefits

Palmer Trucks is a family-owned company with nearly 60 years of success, treating everyone with respect and dignity. Our team is always ready to help you find the best benefits package for you and your family. 


Individual, Spouse and Family coverage Multiple

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