Bar Code Scanners, Communication Skills, Computer Systems, Detail Oriented, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Forklift, High School Diploma, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Order Picking/Packing, Organizational Skills, Pallet Jack, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Positioning, Product Shipments, Radio Frequency, Shipping Documents, Shipping/Receiving, Warehousing
Warehouse Shipping Material Handler
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Position Details
Department: Warehouse Shipping
Status: Full‑Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (WEEKENDS AVAILABILITY REQUIRED)
FLSA: Non‑Exempt
Reports To: Shipping Manager & Supervisor
Position Summary
The Warehouse Shipping Material Handler is responsible for accurately organizing and coordinating customer‑related documents, including grouping by name, delivery date, and location. This role involves reading shipping documents, pulling and assembling orders, preparing shipments, and maintaining organization within the warehouse.
Duties include operating a stock picker forklift, using shrink‑wrap machines, labeling and wrapping orders, and using barcode scanners or computer systems to track products. This position requires flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to work overtime as needed.
Essential Functions
- Organize and coordinate customer‑related documents
- Read orders to determine merchandise sizes and quantities
- Pull merchandise from bins or shelves
- Complete order receipts
- Prepare merchandise by labeling, palletizing, and shrink‑wrapping
- Clean and organize assigned aisles
- Pick orders using a Stock Picker machine
- Load containers and assist with inventory checks
- Lift cases and place them on pallets for shipment
- Hand‑stack containers as needed
- Assist drivers as required
- Maintain Stock Picker equipment, including checking battery water levels
- Perform cross‑trained duties in both Shipping and Receiving
- Perform other related warehouse duties as needed
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work flexible schedules and overtime
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
- Effective verbal communication
- Customer‑focused mindset
- Ability to stay organized and focused on goals
- Ability to make sound decisions when options exist
- Ability to remain calm under stress
- Ability to complete tasks in fast‑paced environments
Education/Experience Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 1 year warehouse experience
- Minimum 12 months forklift experience
- Forklift Certification required
- Stock Picker experience preferred
- RF Smart (barcode scanning) experience preferred
Computer Skills
Basic keyboard/computer skills
Experience using handheld scanning devices (RF Smart)
Physical Demands
Constant standing, walking, reaching, bending, and handling
Constant lifting of 10–50 lbs
Occasional lifting of 51–100 lbs
Occasional climbing, crawling, squatting, and kneeling
Ability to wear PPE such as a safety harness
Visual and auditory abilities required for warehouse environment
Work Environment
Warehouse setting with exposure to heat, cold, and varying noise levels
Fast‑paced environment requiring focus and attention to detail