Parts Warehouse Material Handling Tech - Graveyard Shift

Benchmade Knife Company, Inc; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. is seeking a Material Handling Technician I for a weekend, 3×12 hour shift schedule (Fri–Sun, 5:30 AM–6:00 PM). You will manage receiving, shipping, parts warehouse and driver tasks, handling inventory, cycles counts and safety procedures in a busy manufacturing environment.

You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, verify loads, and support KPIs while maintaining a clean, compliant workspace and providing excellent internal customer service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 3–4 years of shipping/receiving or warehouse experience.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with PPE and noise exposure.
• Familiarity with MRP systems and inventory transactions.
• Strong computer and data-entry skills with MS Word/Excel/Outlook/Teams.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and time management.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory electronically using Syspro MRP and other apps.
• Perform cycle counts and maintain inventory locations.
• Provide service to internal stakeholders and vendors.
• Operate lift trucks, pallet jacks and related equipment safely.
• Maintain equipment with pre-use inspections and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Support reporting of key performance metrics.
• Contribute ideas to improve warehousing procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Shipping/Receiving

Warehousing

Multitasking

Data entry

Communication

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Syspro MRP

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary & Schedule

Material Handling Technician I role encompasses four indirect labor positions: Receiving, Shipping, Parts Warehouse, and Driver. The position follows a weekend schedule consisting of three 12‑hour shifts (Fri‑Sun, 5:30AM – 6:00PM).

• Receiving: Verify counts of incoming and outgoing materials, receive purchase orders, distribute products to required departments, and move parts to appropriate work centers.


• Shipping: Pull, pack, and prepare finished goods for final shipping to customers; refill product bins with incoming inventory; receive product into the warehouse.


• Parts Warehouse: Issue manufacturing orders for production, including issuing kits to final assembly and maintaining accuracy of component parts; maintain inventory of knife components.


• Driver: Transport finished goods and raw materials between warehouse locations; drive box truck safely and responsibly; load and unload materials individually or as a team; verify and transact loads for accuracy.

Essential Job Functions & Duties

• Manage inventory electronically using Syspro MRP system and other computer applications; identify, label, and place materials in stock; record location of inventory.


• Perform cycle counts of inventory.


• Provide excellent service to internal stakeholders and vendors.


• Operate lift trucks, pallet jacks, and other equipment safely to move parts and inventory to proper locations.


• Maintain material‑handling equipment by completing pre‑use inspections and applying lock‑out tag‑out as appropriate.


• Observe safety guidelines, procedures, and policies; identify and report safety concerns.


• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.


• Support ongoing reporting of key performance metrics.


• Display job‑specific competency as defined by the training proficiency matrix.


• Contribute ideas to improve or optimize warehousing procedures.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, and 3‑4 years of shipping, receiving, or warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, coolants, abrasives, heat, cold, adhesives, automated and manual machinery while wearing PPE (safety glasses, safety shoes, Kevlar gloves).


• Familiarity with MRP systems and performing inventory transactions.


• Basic understanding of inventory controls and cycle counting.


• Strong computer and data‑entry skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).


• Good verbal and written communication skills with co‑workers, internal customers, and vendors.


• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and time sensitivity.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and multitask accurately.


• Quality‑conscious individual with excellent attention to detail.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines and work well in a collaborative, positive team environment.


• Forklift certification preferred.

Additional Driver Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.


• Ability to follow all federal and/or state laws, regulations, and agency rules, standards, and guidelines.


• Minimum 25 years old at time of application due to insurance requirements.

Working Conditions

• Production floor environment; repetitive lifting up to 50lb; standing, bending, and walking for long periods.


• Less than 5% travel required (additional 80% travel for driver in vehicle to company locations).


• Ongoing shift change or overtime may be required.


• Driver may sit and stand for long periods and drive on highway and local roads.