Shipping & Receiving Associate – Kent Rubber Supply
Kent Rubber Supply, a leader in industrial hose, gasket, and seal solutions, is looking for a hands-on, detail-driven Shipping & Receiving team member to support daily shipping and receiving at our Grand Rapids facility. This position plays a vital role in maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and communication between departments to keep our supply chain moving smoothly.
What You’ll Do:
Process and sort incoming and outgoing products, ensuring all orders are processed accurately and on schedule.
Freight handling, including UPS, LTL, and truck carrier shipments.
Work closely with the Purchasing and Customer Service departments to resolve order discrepancies, track deliveries, and support customer commitments.
Assist with the inventory control systems, ensuring timely entry of received goods and reconciliation of any variances.
Ensure all packaging, labeling, and documentation meet customer and quality requirements.
Support logistics coordination between the Grand Rapids and Norton Shores locations.
Communicate proactively with carriers, vendors, and internal teams regarding shipment status and scheduling.
About You:
3+ years of experience in shipping, receiving, or inventory control (industrial or distribution background preferred).
Strong teamwork and organizational skills — you know how to work well with a team while keeping accuracy top of mind.
Familiarity with ERP or warehouse management systems (Tribute TrulinX experience is a plus).
Knowledge of freight coordination, LTL, and carrier systems.
Ability to lift 50 lbs occasionally and manage a physically active department.
Comfortable working cross-functionally with Purchasing, Sales, and Quality teams to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
Why Join Kent Rubber Supply:
Family-owned company with over 80 years of industry expertise.
Competitive pay
Health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, and 401(k) with company match.
A stable, growing business where teamwork and quality are the foundation of everything we do.
Join Kent Rubber Supply and help keep our operations running with precision, accountability, and pride. Apply today and become part of a team that values both speed and accuracy — because in our world, the right part at the right time matters.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Cargo/Freightunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Documentationunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Inventory Control Systemunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Less Than Truckload (LTL)unmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Salesunmatched
Shipping/Receivingunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Time Mattersunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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