Shipping & Receiving Materials Technician

Worksite: Menomonee Falls, WI, US, 53051 | Req ID: 1829

Role overview

Support production and customers by ensuring the right materials are in the right place at the right time. You will manage inbound receiving, material put-away, order picking, internal deliveries, packing/crating, outbound loading, and occasional pickups/deliveries to vendors or customers—all while upholding safety, accuracy, and documentation standards.

Primary responsibilities

• Receive raw materials, parts, and components; unload trucks and place items into designated storage locations.
• Pick components per work orders or customer orders; deliver to manufacturing or shipping areas.
• Pack and/or crate parts, assemblies, or components for shipment using appropriate industry practices.
• Load finished products onto trucks or delivery vehicles for outbound shipment.
• Pick up or deliver raw materials, parts, components, or finished products to customers or vendors as needed.
• Conduct routine forklift inspections to verify safe operating condition.
• Execute computer transactions and complete all required receiving/shipping paperwork and documents.
• Maintain safe work habits, follow all safety rules, and keep work areas clean and organized.
• Assist with special projects as assigned and work overtime when required to meet daily commitments.

Skills and competencies

• Read and interpret instructions, safety rules, bills of materials, routings, procedure manuals, and shipping/receiving paperwork.
• Accurately complete all documentation associated with shipping and receiving.
• Communicate effectively one-on-one and in small groups with coworkers and truck drivers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 6–12 months related experience; or 1–3 years shipping/receiving experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated Material Handler experience.
• Current forklift license/certification.

Our company

Columbus McKinnon designs, engineers, and manufactures intelligent motion solutions—such as hoists, crane components, precision conveyors, rigging tools, workstation cranes, and digital motion control—built for the safety and quality required in industrial and commercial applications. For almost 150 years, we’ve been moving, lifting, positioning, and securing the materials that power progress.

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

Why join us

• Make a direct impact on production flow and customer satisfaction.
• Grow your skills with a company recognized for safety, quality, and engineering excellence.