Shipping Material Handler 1

Key Responsibilities

• Pick, stage, and label orders according to pick tickets, RF scanner prompts, or voice-pick instructions.
• Meet or exceed productivity and accuracy targets: 30 lines per hour (LPH); 99% pick accuracy (measured by audit/error rate).
• Verify item numbers, quantities, lot/expiration (if applicable), and location codes before confirming picks.
• Handle, package, and stage products to prevent damage and maintain quality standards.
• Replenish forward pick locations as directed; report low stock and location discrepancies.
• Perform cycle counts and assist with inventory adjustments as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper lifting techniques, PPE use, and equipment operation.
• Keep aisles, workstations, and staging areas clean and organized (5S).
• Collaborate with Receiving, Shipping, and Inventory Control to resolve issues and expedite orders.
• Use WMS/ERP and RF technology to record transactions in real time.
• Escalate exceptions (shortages, overages, damages, slotting errors) promptly.

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

• Productivity: ≥ 30 LPH sustained by week 4 of ramp; potential to increase with tenure/slotting optimization.
• Accuracy: ≥ 99% pick accuracy (audit variance ≤ 1% per period).
• Attendance: ≤ 3 unscheduled absences per quarter.
• Safety: Zero preventable incidents; consistent PPE/compliance adherence.

Qualifications

Required:

• 6+ months experience in warehouse, fulfillment, retail stock, or similar environment.
• Basic computer/RF scanner proficiency; ability to learn WMS.
• Ability to read pick lists, UPCs/SKUs, and location labels with high attention to detail.
• Math and verification skills for counting, unit of measure conversions, and check-digit validation.
• Reliable attendance and ability to hit daily/weekly targets.

Preferred:

• Experience with [Insert WMS name, e.g., Manhattan, SAP EWM, Blue Yonder, NetSuite WMS, Fishbowl].
• Voice-picking, batch picking, or zone picking experience.
• Material handling equipment (MHE) experience: pallet jacks, walkies; forklift certification a plus.
• Experience in [eCommerce / wholesale / B2B / cold chain / FDA-regulated] environments (customize as needed).

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs (team-lift above 50 lbs).
• Stand, walk, bend, and reach for 8–10 hours per shift.
• Work in varying temperatures: [Insert, e.g., 40–75°F for ambient/cooler; PPE provided].
• Use of RF scanners, label printers, and MHE (training provided).
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Forklift Training, Turret Training (MIC), Walkie Stacker.
• While performing duties, regularly required to walk and sit; occasionally stand, twist, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, or hear; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; specific vision abilities include distance, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; occasionally exposed to wet/humid conditions, fumes/airborne particles, outside weather, electrical shock risk, and vibration; noise level is usually loud.
• Must operate fork truck approximately 90% of the day, recharge fork truck when necessary; drive fork truck outside when necessary; drive MAHLE box truck as needed.
• Overtime: Employees must be able to work additional hours at end of shift, additional days during payroll week, and weekends which can exceed 40 hours per payroll week. Working overtime is a condition of employment.

Benefits

• Starting pay up to $20.00/hr.
• Shift premium of $1.00 per hour.
• Clean climate-controlled environment.
• Double time on Sundays if needed.
• Immediate holiday pay - great holiday schedule.
• Vacation pay.
• 401(k) matching.
• Benefits available at 30 days - medical, dental, vision, life, disability (MAHLE provides life and disability insurance at no cost to you).
• Paid training - no previous experience required.
• Educational Reimbursement.
• Company provides shirts, safety boots, and all required safety PPE.