Material Handler Shipping & Receiving I

Bega North America; Carpinteria (CA); On-site; USD 2,548,560 - 3,219,451; Full time

Job summary

Bega North America in Carpinteria, CA is seeking a Material Handler focused on shipping and receiving. This role is essential for ensuring timely processing of shipments and accurate order fulfillment.

The successful candidate will exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills, be able to lift heavy objects, and work well within a team. The position may require overtime, including weekends. A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communicator who can give and take constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with coworkers and prioritize workflow in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to learn BEGA inventory parts within 3-6 months.

Responsibilities

• Pack customer orders for damage-free shipment.
• Unload, break down and validate incoming shipments.
• Process electronic sales orders and maintain shipping accuracy.
• Perform housekeeping duties and maintain records of received items.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to operate industrial power trucks

Read and write English fluently

Prior shipping and receiving experience

Team player

Education

High School diploma/GED preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: BC1 - Carpinteria, CA 93013
Salary Range: $18.50 - $23.37 Hourly

Position Profile

The Material Handler - Shipping and Receiving 1 is responsible for supporting the Shipping and Receiving functions by providing timely receiving of incoming shipments, unloading, breaking down, validating counts, stocking items, picking finished goods, packing, and processing sales orders accordingly. The position reports to the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor and requires an exceptional communicator who can give and take constructive feedback, collaborate with coworkers, prioritize workflow in a fast‑paced environment, and demonstrate a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

Knowledge & Experience

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. continuously as needed.
• Ability to operate industrial power trucks and equipment as needed.
• Read and write English fluently.
• Must be able to obtain a high degree of knowledge of BEGA inventory parts (3-6 month learning period).
• Prior shipping and receiving experience a plus.
• Team player.
• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with frequently changing dynamics.

What you’ll do

Shipping

• Pack customer orders for damage‑free shipment.
• Process sales orders electronically.
• Maintain shipping accuracy.
• Perform departmental housekeeping duties.
• Picks finished goods material for shipment.
• Assemble wooden pallets or select pre‑assembled pallets for shipments.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor and/or Lead.

Receiving

• Unload, break down and validate incoming purchase order shipments.
• Report discrepancies to Shipping and Receiving Supervisor and Purchasing.
• Process purchase orders into computer inventory system (Visibility).
• Maintain records of all received items on a daily basis.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor and/or Lead.
• Consolidate inventory.
• Assemble wooden pallets for incoming shipments.

Performance Measurements

• Team player - willingness to help when needed.
• Punctual.
• Dependable.
• Able to work overtime including Saturdays as needed.

Position Dimensions

• Daily receipt and put‑away goal of 15+ line items (if working in Receiving).
• Daily Shipping goal of packaging 25+ orders per day (if working in Shipping).
• Able to work overtime as required, including Saturdays.
• Non‑Exempt.

Salary Range

$17.50 - $19.88 Annually/Hourly depending on experience/qualifications reflects the negotiable range for hire. The top of the range $22.26 is reserved for salary advancement and growth for this position.