Shipping Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

JOIN THE CARISAM‑SAMUEL MEISEL TEAM

Shipping Material Handler

Be part of a 100+ year legacy built on excellence and powered by people who feel like family.

At Carisam‑Samuel Meisel, we invest in your success with meaningful career opportunities and a competitive benefits package designed to support you every step of the way.

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.

ESENTIAL 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 ENVIORMENT

• Warehouse setting with exposure to heat, cold, and varying noise levels

• Fast‑paced environment requiring focus and attention to detail