Shipping Receiving Plant - 1st Shift

About Us

HSM Company History  |  HSM HEART Company Values  |  Who is HSM to our customers? 

Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats, touch everyday life in countless ways.

At HSM, our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success. If you’re looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do

As a Plant Shipping & Receiving Technician, you’ll help support daily warehouse and material flow activities across the plant. Your work will include:

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  Receiving, inspecting, and processing incoming materials, components, and supplies.

  
  


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  Loading and unloading inbound and outbound trucks while ensuring shipment accuracy and product integrity.

  
  


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  Preparing and staging materials for shipment based on customer requirements and production schedules.

  
  


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  Verifying quantities, product IDs, packing slips, bills of lading, purchase orders, and inventory records.

  
  


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  Moving raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods safely throughout the facility.

  
  


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  Using scanners, inventory software, and warehouse systems to complete material transactions.

  
  


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  Supporting cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation.

  
  


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  Operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other approved material handling equipment.

  
  


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  Maintaining clean, organized warehouse areas using 5S principles.

  
  


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  Following all safety, PPE, quality, and operational procedures.

  
  

What You Bring

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  High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.

  
  


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  At least 6 months of experience in warehouse, shipping and receiving, logistics, inventory control, or manufacturing required.

  
  


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  Forklift or material handling equipment experience preferred.

  
  


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  Experience in manufacturing, transportation, automotive, industrial, or distribution environments preferred.

  
  


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  Ability to read and understand shipping documents, inventory records, work instructions, and product identification tags.

  
  


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  Comfort with basic math, including counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

  
  


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  Ability to learn and use inventory management systems, scanners, and warehouse technology.

  
  


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  Strong communication, organization, time management, and multitasking skills.

  
  


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  Ability to work independently while supporting team and department goals.