Shipping Specialist

Company: Reader Precision Solutions
Location: Elkhorn
Posted on: January 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Summary: As a Shipping Specialist at Reader Precision Solutions, you won’t just be handling packages – you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our machined parts reach their destination with precision and efficiency. Your attention to detail, combined with a sense of urgency and logistical coordination, will make you an essential part of our team. Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday: 6:30AM - 3:00PM Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Verify & maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment. Compare identifying information including counts, weights, or measurements of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records. Determine method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates. Apply shipping labels to packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons. Insert components/parts into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding. Post weights and shipping charges. Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages. Properely route items to departments. Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications. Assist in maintaining inventory of shipping materials and supplies. May operate forklift or use pallet jack to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area, or to load or unload delivery vehicle. May receive damaged or defective goods returned to establishment. Examine processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. All other projects and tasks as assigned. Skills & Qualifications: A positive attitude and exceptional aptitude for growing your skills Previous experience in a shipping role and forklift certification is desired Excellent verbal and written communication skills A drive for results Ability to multi-task with flexibility to prioritize time-sensitive projects/tasks A collaborative mindset that focuses on teamwork Detail orientation with the ability to accurately follow work instructions Ability and commitment to keeping team members well informed and to draw on others’ expertise when required Knowledge of basic mathematics (arithmetic & geometry) Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills Good computer skills and ability to demonstrate proficiency and accuracy in data entry Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Vision corrected to 20/20 Physical/Environmental Demands: The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical and environmental demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Ability to continuously lift 10 lbs, frequently lift up to 25 lbs, occasionally lift 50 lbs. Ability to push/pull up to 200-300 lbs with wheeled pallet jack. Ability to bend and stoop to pick up product. Ability to stretch and reach. Ability to stand/walk for entire shift. Typically, work is performed within a manufacturing environment where the noise level is moderate. Benefits & perks of joining the Reader Precision Solutions team include: RPS team members enjoy a challenging & fast-paced work environment in a high-tech manufacturing facility named one of the TOP WORKPLACES by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel THREE YEARS IN A ROW (2022, 2023 & 2024) and the 35th Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year . Our work environment is extremely clean, well lit, organized (5S), & climate-controlled. In addition, our team thrives in a supportive culture that provides engaged leadership, ongoing recognition for performance results, and a great benefits package. Competitive wages (paid weekly on Thursday's) 8% of base pay shift differential (2nd & 3rd shift) Benefits begin the month following 30 days of employment: health insurance with points based, holistic wellness program, dental, life, & disability insurance Partnership with a near site local clinic for FREE health services including primary & preventative care, walk in visits, labs, prescriptions, etc. FREE vision insurance! 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 4.5% company match (immediately vested!) Vacation accrual starts upon hire - accrue up to 2.5 weeks in first year! 9 paid holidays with up to two discretionary holidays Education assistance up to $5,250 annually (after 12 months of service) Professional development opportunities – internal & external (cross-departmental training, PMPA conferences, IMTS-Chicago, local technical colleges/universities, & more…) Career advancement – ongoing training & mentoring with opportunity to grow your skills Performance bonus – potential to receive a discretionary year-end bonus based on individual and group performance Company paid Short-Term Disability policy Company events – team lunches, summer picnic event, holiday party Company zoo pass to Milwaukee County Zoo Voluntary pet insurance Holistic wellness program – earn up to $700 in incentives through points accumulation for accomplishing a variety of wellness activities. Also offered by the Company are employer paid onsite flu shots, biometric screenings, free health coaching & MUCH more! Employer paid life insurance – $50,000 policy with options for voluntary life up to $400,000 benefit maximum Financial planning resources & onsite financial wellness workshops Employer subsidized work shoes & safety glasses program Reader Precision Solutions branded attire – $100 annual allowance Employee Referral bonus – $1,000 Satisfying work…leaving work at the end of the day knowing that the GREAT work you do is meaningful and appreciated by the Company, our clients, and end users who benefit from the high-quality components we manufacture for them! With the right mix of drive, commitment to excellence, & consistent performance, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills in different areas with increasing responsibilities & rewards! Reader Precision Solutions Four Pillars: Innovation, Empowerment, Integrity & Respect Innovation – we apply creative solutions to exceed expectations internally and externally. We deliver creative solutions by pursuing continuous improvement, challenging the limits of conventional thinking to drive positive change, and engaging our customers to achieve synergy. Empowerment – we equip our employees to succeed. We nurture success by setting realistic goals and standards; with accountability and regular performance feedback, providing training opportunities for growth and learning and offering employees a safe and modern work environment. Integrity – our reputation is everything. We preserve and enhance our reputation by operating with the highest ethical standards, focusing on customer needs, and contributing positively to our community and environment. Respect – we act with honor in all our interactions. In our interactions, we accept and value individual differences, work together with a positive attitude and promote open and honest communication in a team-based environment. Reader Precision Solutions is a premier contract manufacturer of precision machined components, delivering high-quality, mission-critical solutions across a wide range of industries and applications. With decades of expertise, Reader Precision operates under a comprehensive turnkey manufacturing model, offering end-to-end control from early supplier involvement and engineering collaboration to full-scale production, precision finishing, and logistics management. This integrated approach ensures exceptional quality, reliability, and responsiveness for clients in the military & weapons systems, dental & healthcare, defense & tactical, flow control, and specialty markets. Reader Precision Solutions proudly serves a diverse customer base across North America and Europe. To discover why Reader Precision Solutions is the first choice for our partners, and an employer of choice, visit our website: https://readerprecision.com. Reader Precision Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.

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