Receiving & Warehouse Associate
Location: Mishawaka, IN Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt) Shift: 1st Shift Pay: Starting at $19.00/hour
A well-established, small, international light manufacturing and assembly company in Mishawaka is hiring a Receiving & Warehouse Associate to join our team. We make, inspect, receive, and move interesting, precision-made products every day — and we're looking for someone with an enthusiastic need for organization and streamlining, a sharp eye for detail, and pride in doing things right.
This position is being recruited on our client's behalf by The Human Factor LLC.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Clean, pleasant environment — this is light assembly and inspection work, not heavy industrial grime.
- Steady, year-round work — no seasonal spikes or slow-down uncertainty.
- Interesting products — you'll work with precision components that ship internationally, not the same box over and over.
- Dog-friendly workplace — yes, really.
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package – quite unique for a small company!
- Genuinely great coworkers — a small, close-knit team that looks out for each other.
What You'll Do (full job description available at interview):
Receiving & Material Processing
§ Process incoming shipments and verify materials against packing slips, purchase orders, and receiving documentation, physically and electronically
§ Unload, identify, label, and properly route incoming materials
§ Inspect incoming parts and materials for quantity, visible damage, and general conformity
§ Report discrepancies, shortages, or damaged materials to appropriate personnel; identify and segregate nonconforming or questionable materials
§ Support material traceability and receiving documentation requirements
§ Coordinate with production, purchasing, and quality personnel to support operations
Material Inspection & Quality Support
§ Perform staging incoming materials for inspection and quality review
§ Completing, maintaining, and filing receiving inspection records in accordance with the quality system and retention schedule
Warehouse Operations, Organization, and Housekeeping
§ Perform accurate inventory handling and material control practices
§ Maintain warehouse inventory and storage locations, physical and electronic
§ Assist with cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives
§ Operate warehouse equipment and material handling devices safely, as trained and authorized; perform routine equipment checks and report maintenance issues
§ Maintain warehouse cleanliness, order, and safe working conditions; dispose of packaging and waste materials appropriately; follow workplace organization practices when applicable
§ Follow company procedures, safety standards, and work instructions
Safety and Compliance
§ Follow company safety policies and procedures
§ Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
§ Report unsafe conditions, incidents, or near misses
§ Support OSHA, quality, and company operational standards
What You Need:
§ Experience in manufacturing, assembly, or light industrial environments
§ Experience with incoming inspection or quality support processes
§ Familiarity with inventory systems, barcode scanning, and ERP software
§ Forklift or material handling equipment experience -- must be able to complete employer-provided forklift training after hire.
You will also need:
§ High school diploma or equivalent
§ Prior receiving, warehouse, and material handling experience
§ Solid computer skills and comfort with inventory or ERP systems
§ Experience with standard warehouse processes and inventory handling
§ Knowledge of ISO requirements and strong attention to detail and organizational skills
§ Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
§ Basic math skills including reading fractions and decimals
§ Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
§ Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, communicate respectfully and directly, ask for help when needed, and raise errors, concerns, and safety issues promptly
§ Maintain a physically safe environment
Physical Requirements
This role involves standing and walking throughout the shift, frequent bending/reaching, and regularly lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs, with occasional lifting up to 50 lbs using mechanical or team-lift assistance (required for anything over 50 lbs — no solo lifting).
Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities; please let us know if you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or uniformed service status, off-duty use of tobacco products, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and termination.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and for sincerely held religious beliefs and practices, absent undue hardship. To request an accommodation, or if you have questions about this posting, contact [email protected].
Retaliation against anyone who reports discrimination or harassment, requests an accommodation, or participates in a related investigation is strictly prohibited.
Background Check & Drug Screening
A post-offer background check and drug screening are part of our hiring process. Employment is contingent on successful completion of both for a qualified individual.
To Apply
Please send your resume to The Human Factor LLC at [email protected].
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
