Shipper/Receiver (1st Shift)

Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste. Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation. When you join us, you'll find: Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe. Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential. A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive. Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet. What You Will Contribute: The hours of this role are 7:00am-3:30pm. The role may include some mandatory overtime. The Shipper/Receiver is responsible for ensuring customer orders are packaged and shipped accurately and on-time, by exercising initiative and independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks. This position will ensure that i ncoming orders are received into stock, part numbers and quantities are confirmed to appropriate paperwork and routed to the correct department based on priority level. Inventory will be transported and transacted between locations as needed to support flow of product between functional areas. Job Duties: Responsible for pre-packaging and/or final packaging of customer orders. Verify part numbers, quantities, and backorders to accurately process orders using appropriate computer software. Use appropriate packaging materials to ensure all products/parts are properly packaged to prevent damage and/or loss. Verify packing lists, purchase orders, Bill of Ladings, or other documents to determine priorities, accuracies, and shipping methods required to meet shipping schedules and/or customer requirements. Function as a liaison between the shipping staff, internal departments, and freight forwarders to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders, including arranging transportation schedules with carriers. Inspect material handling equipment for defects and notify proper personnel for maintenance when needed. Periodically load/unload freight and/or packages from delivery/ pickup vehicles and replenish shipping materials. Perform pickups of finished product or parts for transport to the shipping department. Maintain an organized layout and safe work environment. Receive incoming materials, processing in appropriate computer software, verifying part numbers and quantities of product to appropriate paperwork. Coordinate material movement both in the appropriate computer system as determined systematically and physically with use of a forklift, tugger, hand jack, and pushcart to deliver product to appropriate department as needed to support production needs. Education and Experience: High School/GED required 0-1+ years of prior warehouse experience desired Qualifications: Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) preferred Good communication skills, verbal and written preferred Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail required Competencies: Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others. Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive. Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed. Working Conditions: Work is performed in a Manufacturing environment Must be able to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time Depending on the assigned department, must be able to demonstrate the ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and complete an audiogram test Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter: Competitive Pay Annual Bonus Eligible for Annual Pay Increases Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost! Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 Voluntary benefits including : Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. 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