Warehouse Shipping and Receiving

About the Role:


MSI is hiring a Shipping and Receiving to support efficient warehouse operations by accurately preparing, shipping, and receiving flooring materials. In this role, the Shipping and Receiving Associate reviews shipping orders using a tablet, verifies documentation, picks and palletizes products, and secures shipments for delivery. The position consists of approximately 60% manual labor and up to 40% forklift operation, depending on workload and business needs, while maintaining a safe, organized, and productive warehouse environment.

Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 07:00 AM to 05:30 PM, 2 Saturday(s) a month from 07:00 AM to 12:00 PM


Compensation: This hourly, non-exempt position pays from $18.75 to $21.75 per hour, with overtime compensated at 1.5 times the base rate. New hires usually earn between $54,400 and $70,700 annually, or more, depending on experience, overtime hours, and bonuses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately pick, stack, and palletize flooring materials for shipment.
• Secure outbound loads using shrink wrap to ensure safe transportation.
• Review and interpret shipping orders to identify required products and transportation methods.
• Verify shipping documentation for accuracy and maintain organized records.
• Prepare and organize paperwork for outbound shipments.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight schedules to support efficient warehouse operations.
• Communicate with carriers to schedule pickups and provide loading instructions.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized warehouse while following company safety procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Proficient using tablets or iPads.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of one (1) year of warehouse experience required.
• Previous forklift operation experience preferred.
• Experience with shipping, receiving, inventory handling, or material movement is a plus.

Educational Requirements:

• High school education or equivalent experience required.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Forklift certification or hands-on forklift operating experience.
• Experience using warehouse management systems or shipping software.
• Familiarity with shipping documentation and freight coordination.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

This role has the following physical demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently walks, stands and occasionally sits.
• The employee must regularly lift, pull and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Benefits: MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support and reward our employees. Depending on the role, this may include:

• Referral, holiday, and annual bonuses or commission opportunities
• Eligibility for an annual merit-based increase
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability;
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Charitable donation matching programs
• Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests.