LEAD Shipping/Reciving/Inventory –GRISWOLD PRODUCTS, MOOSUP, CT
Join a fast-paced rubber manufacturing team!

Earn $30.65 per hour starting

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 7:00am–3:30pm (occasional overtime as needed)

Griswold Products, LLC is seeking an experienced Shipping / Receiving / Inventory Lead to manage daily warehouse operations, including order fulfillment, inventory control, shipping coordination, and receiving. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on accuracy, efficiency, and meeting customer delivery requirements.

The position offers a consistent daytime schedule with occasional overtime to support shipping deadlines, inventory counts, or operational needs.

• Shipping & Order Fulfillment

  • Pick, prioritize, and process multiple sales orders daily
  • Build pallets, scan items using RF devices, wrap, and stage shipments
  • Load trucks and coordinate outbound shipments with carriers
  • Prepare Bills of Lading (BOLs) and customer-specific labels
  • Monitor email for shipping instructions and carrier documentation (BOLs, ASN, etc.)

  Carrier Scheduling & Coordination

  • Schedule and communicate with LTL carriers, UPS, and brokers
  • Manage UPS Ground pickups through online portals
  • Coordinate with Sales and Production to meet order and Kanban delivery commitments

  Inventory Management

  • Stage inventory from production lines following FIFO practices
  • Perform cycle counts and assist with quarterly physical inventories
  • Monitor inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies

  Receiving

  • Receive and inspect inbound shipments
  • Verify deliveries against documentation and report variances
  • Stage materials in proper warehouse locations

  Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate shipping and receiving records (electronic and paper)
  • Submit end-of-day reports and documentation

  Equipment & Safety

  • Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF scanners
  • Handle heavy materials, including rolls weighing 200+ lbs
  • Follow all safety and company protocols

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred

• Experience in shipping, receiving, and inventory control
• Experience with RF scanning and warehouse management systems

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and manage time in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving mindset with leadership initiative
• Team-oriented with strong follow-through

In the Spring of 2023, Griswold Products was created when Mechanical Rubber acquired the Griswold^TM engineered rubber product line, adding a new chapter to the story of a well-respected, leading manufacturer in the rubber industry. The company remains in its historic location in Moosup, Connecticut.

Griswold LLC was originally established in 1949 and built a strong reputation as a solutions-based manufacturer, collaborating with customers on the most intricate design requirements and finding creative approaches to produce exactly what the customer needs. Industries served include aerospace, automotive, defense, fitness, footwear, industrial and recreation, providing solutions for vibration, shock absorption, sealing, non-skid and more. Materials are available in multiple thicknesses and widths, and we offer the ability to add textile and film substrates as required by specific applications.

At Griswold Products, our motto is “Advancing Technology to Meet Your Growing Needs” and now more than ever we are committed to find innovative solutions for to meet your design requirements.

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