Sample Maker

Msisurfaces; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

MSI is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Associate in San Diego to review orders on a tablet, verify documents, pick and palletize goods, and prepare shipments.

The role involves heavy lifting (up to 70 pounds) and forklift operation, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of warehouse experience required.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with a tablet or iPad.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Accurately select and place flooring product orders on pallets, then shrink-wrap each pallet.
• Read shipping orders to determine quantity and transportation needed.
• Ensure the accuracy of all shipping documents and maintain data.
• Collect outbound freight documentation and route to records.
• Pick orders for shipment and assemble merchandise.
• Schedule inbound and outbound freight to align with warehouse operations.
• Contact carrier representatives to arrange loading instructions.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Keep equipment checklist and perform preventative maintenance.

Skills

Tablet proficiency

Forklift experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tablet/iPad familiarity

Pallet jack

Job description

Summary:

The Shipping and Receiving position involves reviewing shipping orders on a tablet, verifying documentation, picking orders, pulling products, placing items on pallets, and shrink-wrapping them for shipment. The role entails approximately 60% manual labor and up to 40% forklift use as needed.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Accurately select and place flooring product orders on pallets, then shrink-wrap each pallet to ensure secure handling of heavy materials.
• Read shipping orders to determine the quantity and type of transportation needed.
• Ensure the accuracy of all shipping documents and maintain related data.
• Collect documentation for outbound freight and route it to the appropriate record-keeping unit.
• Pick orders for shipment and assemble various types of merchandise.
• Schedule inbound and outbound freight to align with warehouse operations.
• Contact carrier representatives to arrange and provide instructions for loading products.
• Operate heavy equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and organized work environment.
• Keep an equipment checklist and perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Perform additional duties as required or requested.

Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year of warehouse experience required.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with a tablet or iPad.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under pressure.

Work Hours

Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM, 2 Saturday(s) a month from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently walks, stands and occasionally sits.
• The employee must regularly lift, pull and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Benefits

MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support and reward our employees.

• referral, holiday, and annual bonuses or commission opportunities
• annual merit-based increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability
• company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• charitable donation matching programs
• free company-sponsored tutoring

About MSI

Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents.