Material Handler - Shipping, 1st shift

Hansgrohe North America; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical, dental, vision,

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Hansgrohe North America is seeking a Material Handler – Shipping for the 1st shift in Alpharetta, GA. The role focuses on outbound order fulfillment, packing, staging, and accurate shipping to ensure timely customer deliveries.

Responsibilities include forklift operation, loading shipments, labeling, and using SAP/RF scanning to maintain inventory accuracy. The position requires teamwork, safety, and adherence to procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping, distribution, warehouse, or material handling.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift; forklift experience required.
• Experience picking, packing, staging, and preparing orders for outbound shipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, stage, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Safely operate a forklift and other material-handling equipment.
• Load outbound shipments and ensure proper securing for transport.
• Package products for shipment with appropriate labeling and packaging methods.
• Verify products, quantities, and shipping information before shipment.
• Use SAP and RF/RFID devices to process material movements and inventory records.
• Identify and report damaged products or discrepancies to management.
• Assist with receiving and material movement to support warehouse operations.
• Restock Kanban locations and maintain accurate material placement.

Skills

Forklift operation

Order fulfillment

Inventory accuracy

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP or WMS

RF/RFID scanning devices

Job description

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt / Bonus Eligible
Department: Shipping
Shift: 1st Shift
Reports To: Shipping Supervisor / Lead

Material Handler – Shipping, 1st Shift

Job Purpose

The Material Handler – Shipping supports daily outbound shipping operations by safely moving, picking, packing, staging, and preparing customer orders for shipment. This position requires experience operating material-handling equipment, including a forklift, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced shipping environment.

Unlike a general warehouse position, this role is focused primarily on outbound order fulfillment, packaging, staging, and shipping accuracy to ensure customer orders leave the facility safely, correctly, and on time.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, stage, and prepare customer orders for shipment according to Hansgrohe procedures and quality standards.
• Safely operate a forklift and other material-handling equipment to move, load, unload, and stage products throughout the Shipping department.
• Load outbound shipments and ensure products are properly secured and prepared for transportation.
• Package products appropriately for shipment, including cartons, pallets, wrapping, labeling, and other required packaging methods.
• Verify products, quantities, labels, shipping documentation, and order information prior to shipment.
• Use SAP and RF/RFID scanning devices to process material movements, confirm orders, and maintain accurate inventory and shipping records.
• Identify and report damaged products, inventory discrepancies, shipping errors, or other issues to management.
• Assist with receiving and material movement as needed to support overall warehouse operations.
• Restock Kanban locations and maintain accurate material placement and documentation.
• Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory activities as needed.
• Assist coworkers in locating and retrieving materials and support the training of new employees on established processes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe Shipping work area.
• Follow all company safety procedures and immediately report unsafe conditions or safety concerns.
• Maintain good attendance in accordance with the Hansgrohe Attendance Policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Shipping Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in shipping, distribution, warehouse, or material handling.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift; previous forklift experience required.
• Experience picking, packing, staging, and/or preparing orders for outbound shipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to accurately identify products, quantities, labels, and shipping information.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a team environment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. independently and obtain assistance for heavier items.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform material-handling activities throughout the shift.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of shipping, warehouse, distribution, or material-handling experience.
• Previous experience using SAP or another warehouse/inventory management system.
• Experience using RF scanners or RFID devices.
• Experience with outbound shipping, palletizing, packaging, and loading trucks.

Competencies

• Safety
• Quality
• Productivity
• Customer Focus
• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement
• Teamwork
• Respect for Diversity

Benefits

Hansgrohe offers a competitive benefits package that includes company-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) with employer match, paid holidays, paid time off, and bonus eligibility.

• company-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• bonus eligibility