Shipper/Receiver

Position Summary

The Shipper/Receiver is responsible for loading and unloading trailers, processing shipment orders, organizing inventory, and maintaining a clean and safe shipping environment. This role supports overall plant operations by coordinating the flow of materials and finished products, in alignment with safety and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Sort, package, and load finished products onto flatbed trucks, ensuring products are free from damage and loaded according to safety protocols.

• Prepare shipments by pulling, assembling, palletizing, stretch-wrapping, packaging, and labeling materials.

• Verify all incoming and outgoing shipments by inspecting and counting/measuring to confirm accuracy and timely delivery.

• Place inventory in designated storage locations and maintain an organized stock area.

• Deliver materials (e.g., starter pipe, supplies) to various plant areas as needed.

• Bundle and move pipe to appropriate yard storage areas.

• Safely operate forklifts and cranes in accordance with company safety policies.

• Participate in periodic inventory counts within the shipping department.

• Support and participate in LEAN and 5S initiatives.

• Actively engage in Health & Safety training and promote a safe working environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

• Communication Requirements

Internal:

• Plant Supervisors, Crew Leaders, and Operational Support Teams – coordinate, clarify, and exchange shipment-related information.

Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.

• Previous forklift and/or heavy machinery experience.

• Must be able to positively adapt to changes in shipping/receiving schedules, including occasional unscheduled overtime. Must also be willing to work modified shifts, as required by business volumes

• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

• Strong mechanical aptitude; proficient in the use of hand and power tools.

• Previous experience in 5-S and Lean Manufacturing is preferred.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills, prioritizing work, and exercising initiative to ensure an efficient and quality level of service.

• Attention to detail and accuracy,

• Basic computer skills

• Physical Requirements

• Walk, sit, stand, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, or hear.

• Use hands for repetitive motions, equipment handling, and keyboarding.

• Visual abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color distinction, and focus adjustment.

• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.

• Work in moderate to high noise environments and varying indoor/outdoor conditions including heat, cold, humidity, dust, fumes, vibration, and moving machinery.

• Required to wear appropriate PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, reflective clothing, and safety boots.

• Company Overview

• Infra Pipes has over 60 years of experience specializing in the design, manufacture, and custom fabrication of engineered polyethylene systems for water, wastewater, and stormwater management applications. We provide full-service engineering support and custom solutions to meet project-specific requirements across North America.

Benefits

• Infra Pipes offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, retirement savings, paid time off, tuition and professional development assistance, and eligibility for incentive compensation.

• Equal Opportunity Employer

• Infra Pipes is an equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law.

• Assistance

• Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please submit a request through the application system.

• Right to Work

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. For U.S.-based roles, Infra Pipes participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.