1st Shift Material Handler - Forklift/Shipping & Receiving - NV

Nordic Cold Chain Solutions; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordic Cold Chain Solutions in Reno, Nevada is seeking an experienced Material Handler to manage the accurate movement, storage, and shipment of goods in a fast-paced cold chain environment.

The role requires stand-up forklift operation, strong inventory accuracy, and proficiency with shipping/receiving processes and scanning/WMS systems. This is not an entry-level position, and candidates should perform daily tasks with minimal supervision from day one.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years forklift experience
• Experience in shipping/receiving and warehouse operations
• Ability to use scanners or WMS systems independently
• Demonstrated inventory accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work in cold/freezer environments

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up forklift safely and efficiently
• Load and unload trailers with accurate product verification
• Execute shipping and receiving processes, including BOL documentation
• Perform system transactions using scanners/WMS with high accuracy
• Stage, move, and store materials to support production flow
• Conduct inventory counts and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and safety standards in all work areas

Skills

Forklift operation

Shipping/receiving

WMS usage

Inventory accuracy

Cold environments

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for the accurate movement, storage, and shipment of finished goods and materials within a fast-paced cold chain manufacturing environment. This role requires proven forklift operation (stand-up preferred), strong inventory accuracy, and experience with shipping/receiving processes and systems. This is not an entry-level position. Candidates must be capable of performing core responsibilities with minimal supervision from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up forklift (Raymond or similar) safely and efficiently
• Load and unload trailers with accurate product verification (SKU, quantity, condition)
• Execute shipping and receiving processes, including Bill of Lading (BOL) documentation
• Perform system transactions using scanners/WMS with high accuracy
• Stage, move, and store materials to support production flow
• Conduct inventory counts and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and safety standards in all work areas

Requirements

Required Qualifications (Level 2–3 Entry)

• 2–4+ years of hands-on forklift experience (stand-up preferred)
• Proven experience in shipping/receiving and warehouse operations
• Ability to use scanners or WMS systems independently
• Demonstrated track record of inventory accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work in cold/freezer environments

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate shipments with zero errors in BOL or product counts
• Safe, efficient forklift operation with no incidents
• Minimal supervision required for daily tasks
• Consistent performance under production demands

Hourly Rate $22.50-$24/hour DOE