Material Handler/Shipping & Receiving

JOHN HENRY FOSTER MINNESOTA INC•Maple Plain, MN

1d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler is the primary Shipping and Receiving employee, responsible for all inbound and outbound material flow, including receiving, kitting, and staging materials for production. This role maintains accurate, real-time inventory records in ECI MAX (MRP) and ensures materials are entered, tracked, and available to support shop order schedules. The Material Handler works closely with the planning team and shop floor staff and is supported as needed, to prioritize orders, resolve inventory discrepancies, and keep materials moving efficiently through the facility.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret written instructions.
Good command of the English language, both written and verbal.
Ability to use hand and power tools as required.
Basic math skills.
Basic computer skills, including accurate data entry.
Experience with inventory, warehouse, or MRP/ERP software; experience with ECI MAX preferred.
Ability to manage day-to-day shipping and receiving functions with general independence, while collaborating with the planning team and other staff as needed.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple kits, orders, and shipments simultaneously.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare outgoing shipments, arrange pickup with shipping company
Process and kit shop orders
Inventory management - Open boxes, receive in, print labels, put away, process paperwork through the system
Auditing inventory in real time and cycle count inventory weekly
Fix inventory discrepancies as occur
Manage order shortages and get product to employees who need it
Palletizing, shrink wrapping
Use of forklift and other shipping tools
Work with planning team to prioritize shop orders for other inventory support staff