Shipping and Receiving / Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Shipping & Receiving / Material Handler - Warehouse Operator (Shipping & Receiving)

1st Shift

American Trim is seeking an experienced Shipping & Receiving Material Handler to support our manufacturing and warehouse operations.

This position combines hands-on forklift and material-handling responsibilities with shipping, receiving and inventory control activities. You'll receive and unload incoming freight, prepare and load outgoing shipments, stage finished goods, complete shipping documentation and maintain accurate inventory records using QAD, scanners and other computer systems.

We're looking for someone who is organized, dependable and comfortable balancing forklift operation with the accuracy and attention to detail required in a shipping and receiving environment.

Schedule & Pay

1st Shift: 5:55 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday–Thursday

Overtime is required as needed. Scheduled hours may flex based on operational needs.

Base Pay: $19.30+ per hour, depending on experience

Benefits & What We Offer

• Day-one holiday pay
• Day-one 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental and vision benefits at 91 days
• Vacation eligibility at 91 days
• On-the-job training
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Direct Care for employees enrolled in company health benefits
• Annual boot reimbursement voucher
• Prescription safety glass reimbursement voucher every two years
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Job Summary

The Shipping & Receiving Material Handler is responsible for operating forklifts and physically moving materials into, out of and throughout the facility while supporting daily shipping and receiving activities.

This position processes incoming and outgoing shipments, loads and unloads freight, stages finished goods, prepares required shipping documentation and maintains accurate inventory records and locations using QAD, ERP systems and barcode scanners.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other authorized material-handling equipment to move, stage, load and unload materials and finished goods.
• Receive and unload incoming freight and distribute materials to the appropriate inventory, staging or production locations.
• Stage finished goods and prepare outgoing shipments according to shipping schedules and customer requirements.
• Load outgoing shipments and ensure inbound and outbound freight is processed accurately and timely.
• Prepare and maintain required shipping documentation and records.
• Record inventory movements and maintain accurate rack and inventory locations using QAD, ERP systems and barcode scanners.
• Organize and maintain warehouse inventory and perform required audits and cycle counts of finished goods.
• Identify and report inventory discrepancies to Scheduling and/or Materials Management.
• Move scrap and waste materials to designated holding areas and/or load materials for transport.
• Communicate with appropriate customers, suppliers and internal team members regarding expedited shipments and other shipping needs.
• Maintain required inventory, production, shipping and operational records.
• Provide material-handling or production support in other areas of the facility as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe warehouse and work area.
• Follow all established safety, quality and operational procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Previous forklift/powered industrial truck operating experience required.
• Previous shipping, receiving, warehouse, inventory control or related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete American Trim's required forklift training and certification.
• Experience using computerized inventory or ERP systems; QAD experience preferred.
• Experience using barcode scanners and other inventory-tracking equipment.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction and percentages.
• Ability to accurately complete shipping, receiving and inventory documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work based on shipping and production requirements.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently at an appropriate pace while coordinating effectively with other departments.
• Ability to follow established procedures, work instructions and safety requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and dependability.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

The work environment and physical demands described below are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to:

• Frequently operate a forklift or other authorized powered industrial truck.
• Frequently mount and dismount material-handling equipment throughout the workday.
• Stand, walk and move throughout warehouse, shipping, receiving and production areas for extended periods of time.
• Bend, reach, stoop, turn, twist, push and pull while handling and moving materials.
• Frequently handle lightweight materials and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on a non-repetitive basis.
• Perform repetitive turning, reaching and/or lifting movements associated with material-handling activities.
• Maintain visual attention and spatial awareness while operating equipment around employees, machinery, racks and other equipment.
• Work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment that may include noise and varying temperatures, including hot conditions during summer months.
• Use computers, scanners and other equipment required to complete shipping, receiving and inventory transactions.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including eye, hearing, foot and other protective equipment as required.
• Work overtime and adjusted hours as required by operational needs.

Why American Trim?

At American Trim, Safety is our #1 Core Value. Our Shipping & Receiving Material Handlers play an important role in keeping materials and finished products moving accurately and efficiently throughout our manufacturing operations.

We provide hands-on training and opportunities for employees to develop their material-handling, inventory and logistics skills while building their careers with American Trim.

If you have forklift experience, strong attention to detail and enjoy working in a fast-paced shipping and receiving environment, apply with American Trim today.

Forklift Certification

This position requires company forklift certification. Employees must successfully complete a drug screening as part of the initial certification process and any required recertification process, in accordance with company policy.

No agency calls or emails, please.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. American Trim does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status).