Shipper Receiver

About the role

The Shipper & Receiver is responsible for operating propane and electric forklift vehicles ("hi-lo") to transport material throughout the warehouse and production areas. The Forklift Operator also assists in the loading and unloading of product onto semi-trucks.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules and instructions while operating hi-lo
• Perform start of shift preventative maintenance inspection on hi-lo
• Operate hi-lo throughout warehouse and production area to move raw and finished product to designated areas
• Use utility knife to assist in unpackaging of raw materials and product
• Lift heavy product (50 plus lbs.) multiple times per shift; perform and assist in team lift when product exceeds 50 lbs.
• Perform visual inspections of material prior to loading into semi-trucks and box trucks
• Check shipping label for correct customer name, size, style and handing material prior to loading into trucks
• Load semi-trucks and box trucks with required finished product
• Assist in staging inventory and raw material for next day’s production

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school education and one year of factory-related experience in shipping and receiving or forklift operation
• Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions and use simple math
• Licensed forklift truck operator

Qualifications

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.

Skills

Must have the ability to operate a forklift and pass a pre-employment drug test.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will accrue up to 15 days’ vacation leave annually and receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees can also enroll in the following company benefit programs including, 401k Retirement Savings Plan, Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Discount Program.

Pay

Expected pay for this role is between $23.30 to $24.69 per hour and is based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hours are typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM.