Operations Material Handler

We are a growing manufacturing company seeking a driven, enthusiastic team player to join our operation. The ideal candidate has experience in material handling and understands the process flow of moving materials throughout a manufacturing shop floor. Prior experience with forklift operation, a strong quality focus, a selfstarter mindset, and a positive attitude are required.

Please note: we are a manufacturing environment, not a warehouse. To perform this role successfully, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to work independently and remain selfdirected throughout much of the day, while effectively multitasking and performing all essential duties to a high standard.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that promotes learning, growth, and longterm development within the company.

Responsible for executing daily activities related to Receiving, Shipping, and critical material handling that support Production, as well as managing warehouse floor space and inventory.

Shipping

· Works closely with Production, Purchasing, and Sales Support to coordinate daily outgoing shipments.

· Prepares items for shipment by accurately verifying counts, weights, and measurements against, picking/packing slips bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records.

· Packs items and finish goods securely using spacers, fillers, and protective padding to ensure safe transport.

· Affixes shipping labels to cartons and crates, or applies stenciled shipping information using appropriate equipment.

· Performs final verification of shipment completeness and provides required signoff.

· Secures wooden crates by installing screw covers and binds containers with plastic or metal bands using strapping tools; records weights and dimensions on all outgoing shipment documents.

· Operates forklifts, tierlift trucks, and hand trucks to move, stage, and load shipments from the shipping platform onto freight trucks.

· Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies to support uninterrupted daily operations.

· Keeps all shipping areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.

· Performs daily forklift inspections prior to use and maintains accurate log sheets.

Receiving:

• Operates forklifts, tier trucks, or pallet jacks to unload inbound materials from the receiving platform.
• Unpacks and inspects incoming shipments; rejects damaged items, records damages and shortages, and notifies Purchasing to resolve discrepancies.
• Performs receipt entry into the ERP system with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Routes received items to the appropriate departments or places them into designated inventory locations.
• Works with Purchasing to organize receipt paperwork, including packing slips and receipt reports.
• Breaks down cardboard boxes and maintains all Receiving areas in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.

Kitting for production:

• When necessary works with Production Planning to gather components and parts required for production Job Travelers and stages kitted materials in the designated assembly area.
• Collaborate with the purchasing agent to ensure purchase orders are placed promptly to address shortages and maintain adequate stock levels.

Inventory and cycle counts:

· Performs cycle counts on inventory items to maintain accuracy and ensure consistency between ERP system records and actual stock levels.

Warehouse continuous improvements:

· Assist in continuous improvement in warehouse or inventory organization based on Lean Manufacturing 5S concept to attain efficiency.

End of day lock up:

· Performs a walk through at the end of the day to ensure all gates, rollup doors and doors are shut and lock.

Qualification:

· Minimum Education: High School Diploma

· 2-3 years material handling/shipping/receiving in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

· Must understand standard shipping process and types of packages.

· Experience in UPS, Fedex software and posting shipments in ERP system. Familiarity with International shipments is a plus.

· Must have current Forklift certification.

· Must be able to read, write and understand English fluently.

Competencies:

· Quality and demonstrates attention to detail

· Ability to work effectively in a team environment and multi-task.

· Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

· Observes safety and security procedures.

· Excellent organization skills, enabling them to quickly locate merchandise for distribution or placement within the warehouse.

· Excellent Interpersonal communication – required due to interaction with everyone from delivery drivers, vendors, management and co-workers.

· Possess a firm grasp of how to operate heavy equipment used to move merchandise, as well as the strength and stamina needed to spend a lot of time on their feet and lifting packages.

· Follow proper lifting techniques for heavy objects

Qualifications

· Warehouse experience: 2 years (Preferred)

· Work authorization (Preferred)

Benefits

· 401(k) matching

· Health insurance. Dental, Vision

· Paid time off, paid Sick Time, Most Holidays

Schedule:

· 8 hour shift: 7:30 am – 4:00pm

· Monday to Friday

We are an established manufacturing company based in Monroe, NC, specializing in the design and fabrication of aquatic chillers and titanium heat exchangers, with a fastgrowing focus on cold plunge and hydrotherapy systems.