Parts Warehouse Material Handling Tech - Graveyard Shift

Job Summary & Schedule

Material Handling Technician I role encompasses four indirect labor positions:
Receiving, Shipping, Parts Warehouse, and Driver. The position follows a weekend schedule consisting of three 12‑hour shifts (Fri‑Sun, 5:30AM – 6:00PM).

• 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; receive product into the warehouse.
• Parts Warehouse: Issue manufacturing orders for production, including issuing kits to final assembly and maintaining accuracy of component parts; maintain inventory of knife components.
• Driver: Transport finished goods and raw materials between warehouse locations; drive box truck safely and responsibly; load and unload materials individually or as a team; verify and transact loads for accuracy.

• Manage inventory electronically using Syspro MRP system and other computer applications; identify, label, and place materials in stock; record location of inventory.
• Perform cycle counts of inventory.
• Provide excellent service to 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 and applying lock‑out tag‑out as appropriate.
• Observe 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 the training proficiency matrix.
• Contribute ideas to improve or optimize warehousing procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to follow all federal and/or state laws, regulations, and agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Minimum 25 years old at time of application due to insurance requirements.

• Production floor environment; repetitive lifting up to 50lb; standing, bending, and walking for long periods.
• Less than 5% travel required (additional 80% travel for driver in vehicle to company locations).
• Ongoing shift change or overtime may be required.
• Driver may sit and stand for long periods and drive on highway and local roads.