1st Shift Shipping/Receiving Operator

IFS INDUSTRIES, INC.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

IFS INDUSTRIES, INC. is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Operator to safely move materials in and out of the warehouse, perform shipping, receiving, inventory movement, and material handling while upholding safety, quality, and accuracy standards.

You will load/unload trucks with forklifts, verify quantities, prepare shipments, manage documentation, and support cycle counts. Attention to detail and dependable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to use handheld scanners and basic computer systems.
• Good attention to detail.
• Dependable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks safely using forklifts and other equipment.
• Receive incoming materials and verify quantities.
• Pick, stage, package, and prepare customer shipments.
• Complete shipping and receiving transactions accurately.
• Label materials and maintain proper documentation.
• Transport materials to production and warehouse storage locations.
• Organize inventory in designated locations.
• Maintain proper stock rotation (FIFO).
• Perform daily equipment inspections.
• Assist with cycle counts.
• Report inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through proper scanning and documentation.
• Follow all safety procedures.
• Wear required PPE.
• Maintain clean work areas.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Forklift experience

Warehouse experience

Handheld scanners

Basic computer systems

Attention to detail

Dependable attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The Shipping/Receiving Operator is responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely movement of materials into and out of the warehouse. This position performs shipping, receiving, inventory movement, and material handling activities while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and accuracy.

Description

Position Summary

The Shipping/Receiving Operator is responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely movement of materials into and out of the warehouse. This position performs shipping, receiving, inventory movement, and material handling activities while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and accuracy.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Shipping & Receiving

• Load and unload trucks safely using forklifts and other equipment.
• Receive incoming materials and verify quantities.
• Pick, stage, package, and prepare customer shipments.
• Complete shipping and receiving transactions accurately.
• Label materials and maintain proper documentation.

Material Handling

• Transport materials to production and warehouse storage locations.
• Organize inventory in designated locations.
• Maintain proper stock rotation (FIFO).
• Perform daily equipment inspections.

Inventory

• Assist with cycle counts.
• Report inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through proper scanning and documentation.

Safety & Housekeeping

• Follow all safety procedures.
• Wear required PPE.
• Maintain clean work areas.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to use handheld scanners and basic computer systems.
• Good attention to detail.
• Dependable attendance.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Bend, squat, reach, and climb as required.
• Operate forklifts and warehouse equipment safely.
• Work in warehouse environmental conditions.