Inventory Shipper Receiver

About the Goodfellow Group

Founded in London in 1946, Goodfellow is a global leader in advanced materials, enabling innovation globally across high-tech sectors including aerospace, medical research, electronics, and green energy. With a portfolio of more than 170,000 specialist products, we support scientists, engineers, and manufacturers worldwide in transforming ideas into real world solutions.

Today, the Goodfellow Group combines global reach with deep materials expertise. Operating from key hubs across Europe, the United States, and China, we provide advanced materials, precision engineering, and world-class testing capabilities to organisations at the forefront of research and technology. Backed by Battery Ventures, we continue to invest in growth through international expansion and strategic acquisitions.

Our operations are centred around three key manufacturing and scientific hubs:

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire (UK) – Our headquarters and Advanced Materials Centre, where more than 170,000 advanced materials and reference standards are stocked, processed, and distributed to customers worldwide.

Baltimore, USA – Our Precision Engineering Centre, an advanced laser microfabrication and manufacturing facility delivering highly specialised engineering solutions.

Switzerland – Our Swiss Competence Centre, providing world-leading materials testing, characterisation, and analytical capabilities.

In addition, we maintain sales offices in Pittsburgh (USA) and Shanghai (China), ensuring close support for customers in key global markets.

Across the Goodfellow Group, we are united by a commitment to technical excellence, collaboration, and sustainable innovation. Whether your passion lies in science, engineering, technology, or business, you’ll find opportunities here to develop your career while helping shape the future of advanced materials.

The Role

This is a hands-on, onsite role based at Columbia, MD.

The Inventory Management/Shipper/Receiver manages the flow of goods into and out of a facility, verifies inventory accuracy in D365, and organizes stock in the warehouse.

Key Responsibilities

Receiving & Inbound Stock Support the unload incoming goods, containers, and deliveries. Inspect goods for damage, defects, or missing items. Cross-check received items against purchase orders, invoices, and packing slips registering in D365. Record and report any shipping discrepancies or damaged goods. Code, label, and put away inventory into designated warehouse storage locations. Shipping & Outbound Orders Pick, pack, wrap, and label outgoing orders accurately. Prepare shipping documentation in D365 including bills of lading, manifests, and address labels. Coordinate and schedule pickups with freight carriers and shipping services. Load outgoing goods onto delivery trucks safely.

Stock & Inventory Management Conduct routine cycle counts and physical inventory audits. Update digital inventory tracking systems in D365.

Maintain FIFO (First-In, First-Out) stock rotation methods. Reconcile inventory discrepancies and report stock shortages or surpluses.

Key Requirements

Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent. Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy packages (frequently up to 35–50 lbs). Technical Skills: Intermediate computer literacy; familiarity with inventory systems (D365) and shipping portals (UPS, FedEx, others). Equipment Operation: Ability or willingness to learn how to operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks. Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, time management, and communication skills to work with vendors and internal teams.

Salary & Benefits

Pay is $23 per hour.

Hours: 9am-6pm Mon-Fri

· Generous time-off package including paid PTO starting at 12 days (rising to 25 with service), 10 public holidays plus a floating holiday, paid birthday leave, sick & safe leave, and paid bereavement and public-duty leave (pro-rated for part-time roles).

· Company medical insurance plan, including health, dental, and vision coverage

· Generous 401K scheme

· Professional development opportunities, where applicable, including training and support for qualifications

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person