Material Handler

Airxcel Inc•Elkhart, IN

47d•$0 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler/Shipping position is responsible for accurately, safely, and promptly preparing and shipping domestically built and imported roller shades to OEM and aftermarket customers. The role picks, verifies, packages, labels, stages, loads, and records outbound orders, operates forklifts and pallet jacks, and coordinates with production, inventory, customer service, and carriers to meet customer and shipping requirements. The position also supports material movement and inventory accuracy throughout the facility while protecting products from damage and following safety, quality, and shipping procedures. Work is performed primarily indoors in warehouse, production, shipping, staging, and loading-dock areas, with occasional outdoor work during loading and carrier activity. Conditions may include seasonal temperature changes, vehicle traffic, moving equipment, and periods of elevated noise. The role requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and handling roller shades and packaging materials. Employees must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds daily and safely mount and dismount powered industrial equipment. No travel is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and accurately complete sales orders, pick lists, packing lists, bills of lading, shipping labels, and related documentation.
Forklift certification or the ability to obtain company-required certification.
Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment and use common shipping, scanning, and inventory systems.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple orders to meet daily carrier pickup and customer delivery requirements.
Effective communication and problem-solving skills for resolving order, inventory, packaging, and carrier discrepancies.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to order accuracy.
Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds daily and safely mount and dismount powered industrial equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous shipping, warehouse, material-handling, or order-fulfillment experience.

Responsibilities

Pick, verify, and stage domestically built and imported roller shades for shipment to OEM and aftermarket customers according to sales orders, customer requirements, and shipping schedules.
Verify product numbers, quantities, destinations, packaging instructions, and shipment documentation against sales orders, pick lists, packing lists, and bills of lading; resolve or report discrepancies.
Package and secure roller shades to prevent damage during handling and transit, and apply required labels, customer-specific markings, and shipping documents.
Prepare packing lists, bills of lading, carrier labels, and other shipment records, and enter or confirm shipment transactions in applicable business or inventory systems.
Safely load parcel, less-than-truckload, and truckload shipments using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other approved material-handling equipment; confirm load condition, count, and securement before release.
Coordinate shipment readiness, pickup timing, dock activity, and exceptions with production, inventory, customer service, and transportation providers to support on-time delivery.
Inspect finished products and shipping materials for visible damage or packaging concerns, maintain accurate staging locations, and assist with cycle counts, material movement, and inventory reconciliation as needed.
Communicate shipment priorities and exceptions clearly and work effectively as part of a team.
Comply with the company attendance policy and help maintain a safe working environment.
Meet performance metrics for safety, order accuracy, productivity, damage prevention, and on-time shipment completion.
Maintain 6S standards in shipping, staging, warehouse, and dock areas.