Shipping Material Handling Tech - Swing Shift

Job Summary

Material Handling Technician I is a role that encompasses four different indirect labor positions:
Receiving, Shipping, Parts Warehouse, and Driver. The position will primarily focus on shipping.

• Receiving: Responsible for verifying counts of incoming and outgoing materials, receiving purchase orders, distributing products to required departments, and moving parts to appropriate work centers.
• Shipping: Responsible for pulling, packing and preparing finished goods for final shipping to customers; refilling product bins with incoming inventory; and receiving product into the warehouse.
• Parts Warehouse: Responsible for issuing manufacturing orders for Production, issuing kits to final assembly, and maintaining accuracy of component parts, as well as maintaining inventory of knife components.
• Driver: Responsible for transporting finished goods and raw materials between warehouse locations within a specific timeframe. The driver will drive a box truck safely and responsibly to and from company locations, load and unload materials and finished goods from a truck individually or as part of a team, and verify and transact loads for accuracy.

Material Handling Technician II demonstrates proficiency in two disciplines/areas above as defined in the training proficiency matrix or as an advanced Shipper responsible for Big Box/Fed Gov and specialty domestic shipments requiring EDI/ASN understanding and training.

Material Handling Technician III is 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).
• Identify, label, and place 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 and identify appropriate lock‑out, tag‑out procedures.
• Display keen awareness to safety guidelines, procedures, and policies 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 improving or optimizing 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 is required.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment (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 multitask 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 is not required).
• Ability to follow all federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• At least 25 years old (at time of application) due to insurance requirements.

Common to Material Handling Roles:

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

Additional considerations for Driver:

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