Shipping and Receiving Inventory Control Specialist

Core Responsibilities

• Unload incoming deliveries and verify contents against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing materials for damage or discrepancies and report them to management.
• Prepare and process outgoing shipments, including picking, packing, labeling, and generating shipping documents.
• Cook up, schedule and document with external freight carriers and internal departments (e.g., customer service, sales and purchasing).
• Scans, emails and uploads documents to shared files using Excel and Microsoft Teams
• Perform incoming inspections of packaging materials and warehouse supplies using established inspection checklists and approved product specifications.
• Verify received materials match purchase orders, packing slips, product specifications, quantities, labels, and part numbers before accepting them into inventory.
• Identify damaged, incorrect, or non-conforming materials and notify Purchasing or Management.
• Complete and maintain incoming inspection records and receiving documentation.
• Ensure required supplier documentation (Certificates of Compliance, inspection reports, or other required documentation when applicable) is received before materials are accepted into inventory.
• Inspect inbound shipments before signing carrier paperwork. Refuse or document shipments with visible damage, shortages, or signs of mishandling.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2–5 years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, inventory control, or material inspection. Experience performing incoming inspections using inspection checklists and written quality standards is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Experience using ERP/WMS systems, Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and Teams), barcode scanners, and the ability to follow written work instructions, product specifications, and incoming inspection checklists.
• Licenses: Valid Texas Class C Driver License with an acceptable driving record is required. Ability to operate company vehicles for local pickups and deliveries when required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience inspecting corrugated boxes, tape, stretch film, shrink sleeves, labels, and flexible packaging. Familiarity with FIFO inventory practices is preferred.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 1–3 years of previous experience in warehousing, logistics, or inventory control.
• Technical Skills: Experience in warehouse management systems (WMS), Microsoft Office, and barcode scanning equipment.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift heavy objects and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate effectively with customer service, purchasing, sales and team members.
• Equipment Operation: Valid certification to operate warehouse equipment like forklifts, reach lifts, cherry pickers and pallet jacks.

About Pro Pac and Qual Pac

Founded in 1971, Professional Packaging Systems (Pro Pac) brings deep knowledge and expertise to provide the best packaging solutions for our customers. We serve every industry, including e-commerce, retail and wholesale food, snack, beverage, specialty manufacturing, fresh produce, hobby and craft, automotive, electronics, pet, cosmetic industries, and many more.

We are headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas, with regional sales branches in El Paso, and Brownsville, TX; and additional contract packaging / fulfillment operations in Brookshire, TX; Charlotte, NC; and Olathe, KS.

Join a growing group of honest, knowledgeable, and skilled professionals who are dedicated to offering superior products and services to those we serve!

Visit us at https://www.propac.com/.