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Shipping Receiving Operator

Kennametal
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Traverse City
2879 Aero-Park Drive (Show on map)
Nov 07, 2026

About Kennametal

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader,Kennametal Inc.delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn toKennametalto help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more atkennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Shipping/Receiving Operator

Shift: 1st - 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Job Summary:



  • This position has the responsibility for ensuring all incoming and outgoing shipments are properlydocumented and accounted for.
  • Prepare the necessary documentation for shipments in accordance with current laws and regulations.
  • Maintain all documentation related to shipments/receipts including production orders while at an outsourcingoperation.
  • Process incoming deliveries and deliver required items as necessary to their locations.
  • Maintain WPO and 5s activities of shipping / receiving dock area to maintain control, organization, and flow ofmaterial inbound and outbound for the facility.
  • Perform physical inventory counts.



In addition to competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment. Paid time off (PTO) (accrual prorated based on employment start date) 4 floating holidays, and 7 company holidays per year. Up to 6% company match to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan. Employee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits including an Annual safety shoe stipend.

Essential Functions:



  • Ensure and promote safe, healthy, and environmentally sound working conditions.
  • Manage outgoing shipments * This includes pulling product, mark, package and box for shipment.
  • Process outgoing shipment via UPS system or create bill of lading for a truck shipment. A high attention to detail isrequired.
  • Manage incoming shipments *
  • Process receipts for UPS, outsourcing vendors, and general deliveries
  • Receive and unpack interplant deliveries *
  • Receive packaging materials and put to storage locations.
  • Loadand unload trucks
  • Monitor / Order boxes, labels, packing, and other shipping supplies
  • Cycle counts when time permits.
  • Performs production operations as needed.
  • Responsible for maintaining and ensuring workplace organization
  • Backup support for shipper functions
  • Perform functions in MRP/ERP system required to process shipments to customers.
  • Performs job duties in accordance with area work instructions
  • Ability to work in a Climate Controlled Environment



Requirements:



  • High School Diploma
  • Computer literacy and able to use Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Must be able to read and understand operating procedures
  • A high attention to detail is required
  • Must be able to lift and move up to 45 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation


Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.


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