Warehouse Technician (Shipping & Receiving)

Morehouse Instrument Company • York, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Morehouse Instrument Company is hiring a Warehouse Technician to support shipping and receiving in coordination with production and laboratory teams. The role prepares items for shipment, unpacks incoming shipments, maintains clean work areas, and performs other tasks needed to meet customer expectations. The technician must be able to lift at least 50 pounds independently, drive the company vehicle, manage time effectively, and work independently and collaboratively. This is a full-time hourly position in York, Pennsylvania, with hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pay is $20.00–$21.00 per hour, with profit sharing paid twice a year; the posting states last year's full payout was $20,000 per employee.

The position includes receiving and inspecting shipments, documenting shipment contents and damage, preparing and documenting outbound shipments, building or repairing wooden shipping containers, operating a laser cutter, forklift, and pallet jacks, making vendor and supplier pickups and deliveries, and maintaining shipping supplies. Facility responsibilities include cleaning and upkeep, following safety practices and cleaning schedules, removing snow and ice from entrances and walkways as needed, and assisting with minor building maintenance.

The work environment is clean and temperature-controlled indoors, with some outdoor work during the day. Physical activities include continual walking, standing, sitting, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and carrying. The role may offer development opportunities in calibration testing or equipment repair, potentially leading to a Calibration Technician role.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Valid, unexpired Pennsylvania driver's license and a good driving record; must qualify for enrollment in the company's vehicle insurance.
• An eye for detail and commitment to quality work.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written communication.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage time effectively.
• Experience operating a forklift safely.
• Ability to work with other team members and independently or as part of a team.
• Ability and willingness to learn and grow professionally and personally.
• Safety awareness and practice.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to lift heavy objects with assistance and lift at least 50 pounds independently.
• Good work ethic.
• Ability to drive the company vehicle to drop off and pick up components.
• Ability to read small serial numbers.

Nice To Haves

• Previous shipping experience.
• Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Direct drivers to appropriate areas for safe equipment loading and unloading.
• Verify package counts from delivery drivers and inspect received equipment.
• Document delivery methods, packing materials, shipment contents, and damaged items according to procedures.
• Deliver inbound equipment to appropriate departments or staging areas.
• Review packing lists, shipping documents, and notes to verify the correct equipment is shipped.
• Photograph damaged inbound equipment and all outbound shipments according to standard operating procedures.
• Build wooden shipping containers for machines and large parts, and repair customer-provided containers when needed.
• Inspect and maintain customer packing materials for possible use in return shipments.
• Use a laser cutter to custom-cut materials.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Use the company vehicle to make pickups and deliveries to outside vendors and suppliers.
• Monitor shipping and receiving supply inventory and request supplies when needed.
• Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly, and follow safety regulations and the weekly cleaning schedule.
• Gather waste bins and clean lunchrooms, bathrooms, and meeting rooms weekly.
• Maintain entrance and exit areas during inclement weather, including removing snow and ice from doors and walkways as needed.
• Assist with routine building maintenance, including changing lights, painting, and other small repairs as directed.
• Prepare items for shipment and unpack incoming shipments in coordination with production and laboratory teams.
• Perform other activities needed to meet customer expectations.

Benefits

• Profit-sharing plan; the posting states last year's full payout was $20,000 per employee.
• 401(k) plan.
• Health insurance.
• Optional vision insurance.
• Optional dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Growth and development opportunities, including potential learning paths in calibration testing or equipment repair.

What This Job Offers

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