1st Shift Shipping - Material Handler - $19.75 per hour

Orgill, Inc.; City of Rome (NY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Orgill, Inc. is seeking a 1st Shift Shipping - Material Handler in Rome, NY. The role pays $19.75 per hour and is full-time, with a 5-day work week starting at 6am or 10am.

Responsibilities include reading forecast summaries, setting up truck runs, sorting by stop code, operating handheld scanners, stacking pallets, loading and securing cargo, and maintaining safety and quality standards. We offer a range of benefits and emphasize a positive, energetic team culture with core values of customer

Qualifications

• Must understand how to read truck loading forecast summary.
• Must be able to set up a truck run by truck load forecast summary.
• Must be able to identify and sort by customer stop code.
• Must be able to operate a handheld scanner.
• Understand how to stack pallets appropriately to avoid customer service issues.
• Must understand how to load and secure.
• Capable of obtaining power equipment certifications; electric power jack, walker/rider, and forklift.
• Must be able to meet quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret truck loading forecast summaries.
• Set up truck runs based on forecast data.
• Sort goods by customer stop code for efficient routing.
• Operate handheld scanners to track inventory.
• Stack pallets correctly to prevent damage and issues.
• Load and secure cargo for transport.
• Maintain power equipment certifications.
• Adhere to quality standards and safety policies.

Skills

Forecast reading

Stop-code sorting

Handheld scanner

Pallet stacking

Load and secure

Forklift certified

Quality standards

Education

High School or better

Job description

1st Shift Shipping - Material Handler - $19.75 per hour

• Posted on September 17, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Rome, NY 13441, USA

• Rate : $19.75 USD per hour
• Distribution Center
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SHIPP004385

Description

Days and Hours of Work : 5 day work week

Start times: 6am or 10am

Company Overview:

Orgill, Inc., founded in 1847, has eight distribution centers and three export consolidation facilities located across the country. Orgill, Inc. is an independently-owned company that distributes hardware and home improvement products.

We're always looking for positive, energetic, and upbeat people to join our team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment Orgill may be right for you!

Orgill’s Core Values: Customer Centered, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence

Servant Leadership: Serving our employees to create a strong culture of well being, life-work balance, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Employee Activities: Appreciation cookouts, Family Day, product discounts, community support, extra vacation contest and other monthly activities.

What We Offer:

• Medical (2 Plans: PPO & HDHP, Dental and Vision
• Low Premium/Low Deductible
• Prescription Plan
• Telehealth coverage up to 100% paid with no copay
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401 (k) Plan
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Additional Life, Accident, and other coverages
• NOTE: Add any additional or remove based on the area

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must understand how to read truck loading forecast summary.
• Must be able to set up a truck run by truck load forecast summary.
• Must be able to identify and sort by customer stop code.
• Must be able to operate a handheld scanner.
• Understand how to stack pallets appropriately to avoid customer service issues.
• Must understand how to load and secure.
• Capable of obtaining power equipment certifications; electric power jack, walker/rider, and forklift.
• Must be able to meet quality standards.
• Ability to take direction from Supervisor.
• Communicate any truck run changes with transportation.
• Excellent attendance and reliable predictability a must
• Adheres to DC housekeeping guidelines
• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned.*
• *Indicates nonessential

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing to comply with all safety policies and practices.
• Excellent attendance record
• Must be willing and able to work overtime when needed
• Good comprehension and organizational skills
• Ability to interact effectively with other departments and all levels of management
• Ability to maintain records accurately and demonstrate problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and to meet deadlines
• Must be a team player with a can-do attitude
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability to meet physical assessment requirements for this position
• See Job Analysis and PPE requirements for this position

We're looking for positive, energetic and dedicated workers to join our team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, Orgill may be right for you!

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Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Work-Life Balance : Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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