Shipping and Receiving III

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day

• Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore

• Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster

• Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset

• Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits

• Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance

• Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

GEA Group, located in York, PA, is searching for a Shipping and Receiving III to join our 1st Shift Team!

The Shipping and Receiving III manages the shipment and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies, picks, consolidates, transports, and stages material for use in production processes, ensures inventory accuracy and performs cycle count activities, and prepares/packages equipment and loads finished product onto truck-trailers for shipment. 

Responsibilities: 

• Maintain a clean work area and follows safety regulations 

• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes 

• Pick-up, sort, and deliver interdepartmental, Priority, FedEx, UPS, and USPS mail 

• Transport parts/raw material to and from suppliers 

• Physically receive and visually inspect incoming material for defects 

• Unload, receive, and stock, steel (plate, shape, and pre-cut beam) 

• Stock parts/supplies in proper location(s) after receiving and inspection 

• Deliver and stock janitorial/office supplies 

• Retrieve bills of material (BOM) for Manufacturing and Service departments 

• Issue all parts from BOM and parts counter using ERP system 

• Acquire necessary skills to operate saw and drill press 

• Operate band saw to cut steel and pipe to length as required 

• Complete pertinent shipping and/or receiving paperwork 

• Complete part shipments (resales, warranty, service, and engineering) 

• Train Shipping/Receiving Level I and II employees 

• Follow Quality Assurance procedures for machinery and other products 

• Pack part per ship loose bills of material for shipment 

• Package/shrink wrap equipment and/or parts as required for shipment 

• Provide basic carpentry skills in the construction of boxes, crates, and skids 

• Place all tags, labels, and markings on equipment and/or parts required for shipment 

• Rig machinery using proper chains and/or slings for loading and unloading of truck-trailers by overhead crane 

• Provide necessary packaging, dimensional and weight information, rigging, and ultimate loading of finished product onto truck-trailers for shipment 

• Handle and distribute paperwork required to make a shipment 

• Assist in maintaining inventory accuracy 

• Perform cycle count activities 

• Perform other duties as assigned

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent 

• 5-8+ years Warehouse/Shipping & Receiving experience 

• Semi-skilled – sufficient understanding of simpler operating or office routines applied at the novice or elementary journeyman level 

• May entail use of simple equipment, machines, or minimal operation of more complex equipment 

• Works under established work routines which may be closely supervised 

• Requires valid driver’s license and ability to operate a tow motor 

The typical base pay range for this position at the start