Shipping Material Handling Tech - Swing Shift

Job Summary

Material Handling Technician I role encompasses four indirect labor positions:
Receiving, Shipping, Parts Warehouse, and Driver. This position primarily focuses on shipping.

• Receiving:
  Verify counts of incoming and outgoing materials, receive purchase orders, distribute products to required departments, and move parts to appropriate work centers.
• Shipping:
  Pull, pack, and prepare finished goods for final shipping to customers; refill product bins with incoming inventory; and receive product into the warehouse.
• Parts Warehouse:
  Issue manufacturing orders for production, issue kits to final assembly, maintain accuracy of component parts, and maintain inventory of knife components.
• Driver:
  Transport finished goods and raw materials between warehouse locations within a specific timeframe; operate box truck safely and responsibly; load and unload materials and finished goods from a truck individually or as part of a team; verify and transact loads for accuracy.
• Material Handling Technician II:
  Demonstrates proficiency in two of the above areas or functions as an advanced shipper responsible for Big Box/Fed Gov and specialty domestic shipments requiring EDI/ASN understanding and training.
• Material Handling Technician III:
  Proficient in all Technician I and II tasks within the shipping department and performs all tasks related to various international shipments.
• Manage inventory electronically using Syspro MRP system and other computer applications.
• Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials in stock; record location of inventory.
• Perform cycle counts of inventory.
• Provide excellent service to customers (internal stakeholders) and vendors.
• Operate lift trucks, pallet jacks, and other equipment safely to move parts and inventory to proper locations.
• Maintain material‑handling equipment by completing pre‑use inspections; identify when lock‑out tag‑out is appropriate.
• Display keen awareness of safety guidelines, procedures, and policies; identify and report safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Support ongoing reporting of key performance metrics.
• Display job specific competency as defined by training proficiency matrixes.
• Contribute ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehousing procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and 3-4 years of shipping, receiving, or warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to work in a manufacturing environment (exposure to noise, coolants, abrasives, heat, cold, adhesives, automated and manual machinery) wearing PPE (safety glasses, safety shoes, and Kevlar gloves).
• Familiarity with MRP systems and performing inventory transactions.
• Basic understanding of inventory controls and cycle counting.
• Strong computer and data entry skills required (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Good verbal and written communication skills with co‑workers, internal customers, and vendors.
• Demonstrate great attendance, punctuality, and time sensitivity.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and multi‑task accurately.
• Quality‑conscious individual with excellent attention to detail.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
• Works well in a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Forklift certification preferred.

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (CDL not required).
• Ability to follow all federal and/or state laws, regulations, guidelines, and agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• At least 25 years old at time of application due to insurance requirements.

• Working environment:
  Production floor.
• Physical demands:
  Repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs; standing, bending, and walking for long periods.
• Travel requirements:
  As needed, less than 5% of the time.
• Overtime and/or shift change may be required.

• Working environment:
  Production floor, warehouse floor, and driving on highway and local roads.
• Physical demands:
  Sitting and standing for long periods.
• Travel requirements:
  As needed, more than 80% of the time in vehicle to and from company locations.