1st Shift Shipping Material Handler | Logistics

Job Description

Job Description

Job purpose

The Shipping Material Handler supports CandyCo’s outbound shipping operations by preparing, labeling, and staging products for shipment. This entry-level role assists with loading trucks, following lot code and labeling requirements, and ensuring customer orders are prepared accurately and on time. The Shipping Material Handler works under direct supervision and helps maintain shipping accuracy and safety standards while learning CandyCo’s systems and processes.

Duties and responsibilities

• Pick, prepare, and stage CandyCo products for outbound shipments following FEFO practices 
• Assist with loading trucks 
• Build and wrap pallets to company and customer standards 
• Properly label cartons, pallets or other shipping containers meeting CandyCo and customer specifications 
• Use CandyCo systems, handheld scanners, ERP/WMS for inventory movement and order completion 
• Verify counts and order details against pick lists or other documentation 
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized dock and work area 
• Communicate with the Logistics team to ensure orders meet customer requirements 
• Perform clerical duties such as filing shipping records or updating shipping information in databases. 
• Works under close supervision and follows detailed instructions from senior staff or supervisors. 
• Work in a team to ensure 98% or greater on-time/in full delivery. 
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the shipping team. 

Qualifications

• 1+ years of forklift experience; stand-up forklift experience is a bonus 
• 6+ months of shipping or warehouse experience 
• Works well under changing deadlines; organized and proactive 
• Meets high customer requirements with accuracy and consistency 
• Performs effectively both independently and as part of a team 
• Comfortable handling 

Working conditions

• Must be able to work any and all shifts as directed.
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be an avid Safety Champion and adhere to all safety programs and procedures.

Physical requirements

• Must wear non-slip, safety-resistant work shoes.
• Participation in mandatory pre-shift stretches and exercises.
• Proper use of required PPE, including hairnets, beard nets (if needed), and safety gloves.
• Must wear all required PPE when working with equipment or chemicals that require personal protection.
• Physical ability to: stand, sit at a desk, walk around the facility, lift/carry up to 50 lbs unassisted, reach, kneel, crawl, and twist.
• Must possess the ability to see, hear, and communicate with associates and others using professional etiquette.

Direct reports

• None 

CandyCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

The hours for this shift are from 7am-3pm.