Shipping Material Handler

REELCRAFT Industries • Columbia City, IN

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About The Position

The Shipping Material Handler operates an electric forklift to gather, move, deliver, and store materials. The role supports shipping operations by loading and unloading vehicles, preparing products for shipment, verifying shipment accuracy, assisting with order picking, and maintaining warehouse cleanliness while following company and department safety requirements.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Three to six months of Material Handler experience is preferred. Applicants must have a current forklift license or be able to obtain one and understand inventory processes and procedures. The role also requires the ability to read and interpret safety rules, shipping and operating documents, and procedure manuals; communicate in one-on-one and small-group settings; and perform basic arithmetic.

The work involves standing, walking, sitting, using hands, talking, hearing, and pushing or pulling carts weighing up to 200 pounds. It includes frequent lifting of boxes weighing 10–30 pounds and occasional lifting of boxes up to 50 pounds. The work environment may include moving machinery and forklifts, changing temperatures and humidity influenced by outside weather, and occasional fumes or airborne particles. Noise levels are low to moderate.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with occasional Saturdays. The position is 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current forklift license or ability to obtain one.
• Understanding of inventory processes and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, Bills of Lading/Bills of Materials, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak audibly and present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent lifting of 10–30-pound boxes, occasional lifting of boxes up to 50 pounds, and pushing or pulling carts weighing up to 200 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Three to six months of experience as a Material Handler.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers, containers, and the box truck.
• Ensure products are properly packaged, banded, and wrapped for shipment.
• Select, stage, and prepare items for shipment.
• Verify that selected products match the Bill of Lading in quantity and product code.
• Assist with pulling Grainger orders as required.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness.
• Follow company and department safety requirements.
• Operate an electric forklift to gather, move, deliver, and store materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED