Shipping & Receiving Material Handler

Insteel Industries • Mount Airy, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Makes inventory transfers in computer. Moves materials (such as raw materials, finished products, etc..) in shipping areas using electric, gas, propane, or diesel forklift tractor. Works daily to ensure assigned areas of responsibility are working with risk lowered to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) specifically in an effort to achieve ZERO HARM so no injuries, illness or negative impact occurs to employees, property, the environment or the community.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; ability to complete simple forms and understand simple written instructions.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic skills involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
• A minimum of 3 months work-related experience is required.
• Forklift certification and Overhead crane (will provide in-house training as needed)
• Ability to plan and prioritize setups, operations, and processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of safety equipment and procedures for shipping/receiving operations; ensures a clean and organized work area.
• Operates forklifts and/or overhead cranes to load/unload material, and stores materials safely and efficiently.
• Manages inventory by monitoring levels, performing cycle counts, and resolving discrepancies.
• Runs reports (ship confirms, bills of lading, pick slips) and processes intercompany transfers as requested by sales.
• Inspects finished products for quality, stages materials, and supports production as needed.
• Trains new employees, collaborates with production supervisors, and handles other shipping and production duties.

Benefits

• Opportunity for professional growth
• Paid time off including holidays and vacation
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability insurance
• Company paid long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) with match
• Company paid tele-health
• Stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

What This Job Offers

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