JOB DESCRIPTION - MATERIAL HANDLER - SHIPPING/RECEIVING

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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, FedEx, 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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

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