Warehouse Coordinator (Material Handler)

About the role

Morris Packaging is a manufacturer of sustainable, flexible packaging products such as bags, pouches, and rollstock. The company provides end-to-end packaging solutions, including design, printing, warehousing, and logistics support. This is a full‑time position on a rotating 12‑hour schedule; days and nights will vary. By joining the Morris Packaging team you will become part of one of the most exciting teams in the packaging industry, with opportunities for job satisfaction and professional advancement.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklifts in compliance with company safety regulations and uses RF scanners for receiving, picking, staging, loading, unloading, rotation, and storage of products.
• Implements daily shipping plan.
• Manages daily flow of finished products by modifying space assignments.
• Confirms availability of product to be shipped by verifying inventory records.
• Processes products coming off the production lines and places them in correct areas.
• Documents all related activities and completes forms and reports.
• Helps prepare for inventory counts.
• Ensures proper driver check‑in and check‑out processes in accordance with SQF standards for incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Conducts daily forklift inspections and follows safe forklift operating procedures.
• Seeks out efficiencies in warehouse operations and makes recommendations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• No supervisory responsibilities.

Skills

• Basic math skills to count products.
• Ability to become forklift certified (company‑provided).
• Good communication and reading skills.
• Basic computer skills to function in the WMS.
• Attention to detail.
• Critical thinking.
• Good organizational and time‑management skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees, including time‑off plans, medical coverages, bonus programs, disability coverages, company‑paid and voluntary life insurance, 401(k) plans with company match, and HSA contributions (when applicable).

Pay

Starting pay is $21/hour, plus a $2 shift differential when working nights. The pay range for this role is $21–$23 per hour (Kentucky).

Schedule

Full‑time position on a rotating 12‑hour schedule; days and nights will vary. Occasional overtime may be required as job duties demand.