Operator 1, Material Handler/Shipping Receivi
About The Position
At JPW Industries, we don't just build products, we build careers. Keep the line moving. Keep the plant running. Nothing ships and nothing gets built until the right material is in the right place at the right time, and that is your job. As our Material Handler you are the heartbeat of the production floor, moving inventory in, keeping builder bays stocked, and getting finished machines out the door accurately and on schedule. You will be handling the tools and machines behind some of the most trusted names in the trade. JPW Industries is a leader in woodworking and metalworking equipment, home to Jet, Powermatic, Wilton, Edwards, Baileigh, and Axiom. When you stock a bay or load a truck here, you are helping craftspeople and manufacturers across the country get the equipment they count on.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Forklift certification required (training provided).
- Valid license and ability to drive a straight truck under 26K GVW.
- Familiarity with common shipping and receiving methods, assembly, and fabrication procedures.
- Able to read and interpret assembly drawings, prints, work instructions, material specifications, mill certifications, bill of lading, and bill of materials.
- Strong attention to detail, understanding of inventory and material flow, quality-assurance mindset, and independent thinking.
- Organized, efficient, dependable, and able to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds and work on your feet reaching, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
- Clear, dependable communication with the Shipping Lead, Inventory Specialist, and production team.
Nice To Haves
- You are forklift certified (training provided) and moving material safely and confidently with forklift, pallet jack, and dolly.
- You have cross-trained on shipping duties and can cover the Shipping Lead role during absences.
Responsibilities
- The flow of material in and out of the plant, from unloading trucks to shipping finished machines, parts, and accessories.
- Accurate, traceable inventory, verifying quantities, identifying incoming products, and keeping bin and rack locations organized.
- A fully stocked production floor, monitoring builder bays and assembly stations so no line ever waits on parts.
- Quality at the door, inspecting incoming material against specifications and flagging anything that does not conform.
- Unload trucks, flatbeds, vans, and other material handling vehicles, and move product to fabrication or inventory storage.
- Examine incoming materials against mill certifications, shop drawings, and company documentation, and report anything out of spec.
- Verify quantities against material orders and identify products for inventory traceability.
- Work with the Materials/Inventory Specialist on storage and bin locations, maintain floor racking, and perform cycle counts as directed.
- Monitor and replenish the inventory of parts feeding assembly stations and builder bays.
- Move inventory via forklift, pallet jack, dolly, or by hand to keep the line supplied.
- Aid in preparing complete machines, parts, and accessories for shipment, packaging, boxing, crating, palletizing, and securing product.
- Prepare orders to production orders, bill of lading, and daily shipping worksheets, and coordinate closely with the Shipping Lead/Supervisor.
- Operate a straight truck under 26K GVW as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay + Annual Bonuses
- Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and telehealth from Day 1)
- Retirement Plans & Employer Contributions
- Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
- Career Development & Learning Opportunities
- Team Member Appreciation Events
- A Culture That Values Integrity, Teamwork & Innovation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
