Material Handler

Shinola; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Shipping and Receiving/Material Handler, where you'll oversee all inbound and outbound shipments. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of the factory, requiring attention to detail and strong organizational skills. You'll work independently while being part of a dynamic team that values craftsmanship and quality. This position offers the opportunity to transition into full-time employment with benefits after 90 days, making it a great starting point for a fulfilling career. If you're motivated and ready to contribute to an iconic American brand, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivation needed.
• Previous shipping and receiving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and verify received products.
• Pick and stage materials for production lines.
• Conduct annual physical inventory and pack outbound materials.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivation

Basic Math Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Lift 30-50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

RF Devices

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Shinola, we make beautiful, enduring, handcrafted goods that are built to be lived in, worn out, and well-loved. Our thoughtful craftsmanship, timeless design, and spirited stories inspire our customers to live well, with confidence & joy—in a style that is uniquely their own! Because we are a growing and evolving company, each employee is a key stakeholder, making decisions every day that directly impact our overall vision and direction. At Shinola, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant contribution at the start of what we believe will become an iconic American brand.

Job Overview:

The shipping and receiving/material handler is responsible for overseeing and processing all inbound and outbound shipments within the Factory.

Responsibilities:

• Unload truck, count, verify and receive product.
• Shelve materials.
• Report any damages or shipment discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Perform cycle counts for raw material.
• Picking and staging material for production lines.
• Conduct annual physical inventory.
• Pack and ship all outbound material
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and guidelines.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent experience
• Sense of urgency and self-motivation; ability to work independently
• Ability to work cross functionally within a team
• Willingness to learn new computer programs and to become proficient in using RF devices
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic math and organization skills
• Previous receiving and shipping experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to lift up 30-50 lbs
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to see/read labels

Rate of Pay: $16.50

Employment Type: Temporary with eligibility for Full-Time employment with benefits after 90 days.

Note: Shinola is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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