Material Handler - Shipping, 1st shift

About the role

The Material Handler – Shipping supports daily outbound shipping operations by safely moving, picking, packing, staging, and preparing customer orders for shipment. This position requires experience operating material-handling equipment, including a forklift, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced shipping environment. Unlike a general warehouse position, this role is focused primarily on outbound order fulfillment, packaging, staging, and shipping accuracy to ensure customer orders leave the facility safely, correctly, and on time.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, stage, and prepare customer orders for shipment according to Hansgrohe procedures and quality standards.
• Safely operate a forklift and other material-handling equipment to move, load, unload, and stage products throughout the Shipping department.
• Load outbound shipments and ensure products are properly secured and prepared for transportation.
• Package products appropriately for shipment, including cartons, pallets, wrapping, labeling, and other required packaging methods.
• Verify products, quantities, labels, shipping documentation, and order information prior to shipment.
• Use SAP and RF/RFID scanning devices to process material movements, confirm orders, and maintain accurate inventory and shipping records.
• Identify and report damaged products, inventory discrepancies, shipping errors, or other issues to management.
• Assist with receiving and material movement as needed to support overall warehouse operations.
• Restock Kanban locations and maintain accurate material placement and documentation.
• Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory activities as needed.
• Assist coworkers in locating and retrieving materials and support the training of new employees on established processes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe Shipping work area.
• Follow all company safety procedures and immediately report unsafe conditions or safety concerns.
• Maintain good attendance in accordance with the Hansgrohe Attendance Policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Shipping Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.

Requirements

Required:

• Previous experience in shipping, distribution, warehouse, or material handling.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift; previous forklift experience required.
• Experience picking, packing, staging, and/or preparing orders for outbound shipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to accurately identify products, quantities, labels, and shipping information.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a team environment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. independently and obtain assistance for heavier items.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform material-handling activities throughout the shift.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Preferred:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of shipping, warehouse, distribution, or material-handling experience.
• Previous experience using SAP or another warehouse/inventory management system.
• Experience using RF scanners or RFID devices.
• Experience with outbound shipping, palletizing, packaging, and loading trucks.

Skills

• Safety
• Quality
• Productivity
• Customer Focus
• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement
• Teamwork
• Respect for Diversity

Benefits

Hansgrohe offers a competitive benefits package that includes company-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) with employer match, paid holidays, paid time off, and bonus eligibility.