Shipper/Material Handler

ABCorp; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ABCorp is seeking a Shipper/Material Handler in Boston, MA to support shipping and warehouse operations. The role focuses on loading/unloading shipments, organizing inventory, and safely operating material handling equipment to ensure timely deliveries and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities include preparing items for shipment, labeling, communicating with carriers, and maintaining safety standards while handling materials in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Physical stamina for lifting and standing for long periods.
• Attention to detail for inventory accuracy and safety compliance.
• Ability to organize materials and maintain tidy workspaces.
• Proficiency operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment.
• Clear communication with team members and carriers.
• Problem solving to identify and resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Receive materials from packing areas and verify quantities and condition.
• Prepare items for shipment per customer orders or production schedules.
• Label packages for shipment and communicate with carriers.
• Create and print shipping paperwork as needed.
• Move materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other equipment.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Organizing materials

Forklift operation

Clear communication

Problem solving

Education

Basic math skills

Tools

ERP system (Visual)

Job description

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Shipper/Material Handler

Full Time Boston, MA, US

Salary Range: $24.00 To $28.00 Hourly

With a history dating back to 1795, ABCorp® began as secure printers for the First Bank of the United States. Today, ABCorp designs, manufactures, personalizes, and fulfills contactless credit and debit payment cards; offers instant issuance programs for ID and payment cards; provides digital solutions for authentication, payment, and customer engagement; 3D prints detailed prototypes and parts in metal and plastics; and uses omnichannel content to elevate the customer experience. With a heritage that spans centuries and a focus on tomorrow’s innovation, ABCorp is uniquely poised to guide clients through the complexities of modern commerce.

Position Overview:

The Shipper/Material Handler plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient flow of materials within the warehouse and shipping areas. This position is primarily focused on shipping operations and includes responsibilities such as loading and unloading shipments, organizing inventory, and operating material handling equipment like forklifts. The role also involves ensuring timely deliveries to designated locations, maintaining accurate records, and strictly adhering to safety protocols. This team member contributes significantly to the smooth and effective operation of the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receiving packaged materials from Pack areas, verifying quantities and condition of goods.
• Preparing items for shipment based on customer orders or production schedules.
• Labeling packages for shipment.
• Communicating with carriers and arranging shipments.
• Creation and printing of necessary paperwork.
• Using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other equipment to move materials onto and off trucks, ships, or loading docks.
• Ensuring materials are handled safely and efficiently, potentially involving the use of specialized equipment and following established procedures.
• Maintaining accurate records of shipments, and other relevant data.
• Adhering to all safety regulations and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries.

Essential Skills:

• Physical Stamina: The role often involves physical tasks like lifting, carrying, and standing for extended periods.
• Attention to Detail, Accuracy is crucial for inventory management, order fulfillment, and safety procedures.
• Ability to organize materials, maintain a tidy workspace, and follow established procedures.
• Proficiency in operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Clear communication with team members, supervisors, and potentially other departments is essential.
• Problem-Solving:
• The ability to identify and resolve issues related to damaged goods, missing items, or other discrepancies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Some knowledge of basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
• Experience handling, storing, and shipping materials or supplies; operating material handling equipment; accessing information on a computer; using an ERP system (Visual preferred), reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Willingness to be trained on the operation of power and/or hand tools; greet individuals, answer phones, and provide information to customers; bend, stoop, lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; stand and walk continuously throughout an 8-hour shift; work in warehouse conditions; clean and maintain a safe working environment.

We are located in the Dedham/Needham/West Roxbury area and accessible by public transportation!