Material Handler - Shipping​/Receiving

Overview

Position Title: Material Handler - Shipping/Receiving

Department: Warehouse/Logistics

Pay Rate: $21-22/hour

Shift: First Shift (6:00am - 2:00pm), Monday - Friday

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Position Summary: Handle all incoming and outgoing shipments, maintain accurate inventory records, and ensure efficient material flow throughout the facility. Operate forklifts and material handling equipment to load/unload trucks, stage materials for production, and maintain organized warehouse operations.

Shipping & Receiving:

• Load and unload trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks
• Receive incoming shipments, verify quantities against packing slips and purchase orders
• Inspect materials for damage and report discrepancies
• Prepare outgoing shipments including packing, labeling, and staging for pickup
• Coordinate with carriers (UPS, Fed Ex, freight companies) for pickups and deliveries
• Generate shipping documentation, bills of lading, and packing lists

Inventory & Material Management:

• Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct cycle counts
• Stage raw materials for production departments
• Organize warehouse storage areas for efficient material flow
• Track material movements and update inventory systems
• Perform stock rotation (FIFO) to prevent material expiration
• Identify and report inventory shortages or overages

Equipment Operation & Safety:

• Operate forklifts (sit-down, stand-up) and other material handling equipment safely
• Conduct pre-shift equipment inspections
• Maintain clean and organized dock and warehouse areas using 6S principles
• Follow all safety protocols, OSHA guidelines, and PPE requirements
• Secure loads properly to prevent damage during transport

Documentation & Communication:

• Process shipping and receiving paperwork accurately
• Communicate with purchasing, production, and customer service departments
• Report damaged goods, shortages, or quality issues immediately
• Maintain filing systems for shipping/receiving documentation

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1-2 years of shipping/receiving or warehouse experience required

Required Skills:

• Forklift operation experience (sit-down and/or stand-up)
• Basic computer skills for inventory management systems
• Ability to read and interpret packing slips, purchase orders, and shipping documents
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Basic math skills for counting and verifying quantities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly
• Stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout shift
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment
• Work in warehouse environment with varying temperatures
• PPE required: steel-toe boots, safety glasses, high-visibility vest

• Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm (No Weekends)
• Temp-to-Hire with conversion based on performance
• Company: 90-year-old established manufacturer