Material Handler-Forklift Driver

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