Shipping and Forklift Operator

McNICHOLS CO.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

15 days PTO

Life insurance (company paid)

Disability coverage

Wellness benefits

Financial health benefits

Job summary

McNICHOLS in Aurora, CO is seeking a Shipping and Forklift Operator to join our logistics team. The role handles shipping, receiving, inventory picking, and wrapping/crating orders according to detailed requirements.

You will safely operate forklifts, maintain inventory integrity, assist customers, coordinate with carriers, and follow safety and quality procedures. We provide uniforms, boots, training, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience using inventory systems and RF scanners.
• Experience with UPS WorldShip and FedEx shipping programs preferred.
• Forklift experience required; side loader/overhead crane a plus.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Pack and ship customer orders.
• Accurately receive incoming material to maintain inventory integrity.
• Safely operate forklifts and other lift equipment; load/unload LTL carriers.
• Organize material pulls for efficient workflow.
• Process incoming material and inspect/receive POs and vendor material.
• Provide excellent customer service; assist walk-up customers and sales.
• Ensure timely shipment and communicate issues; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanners

Inventory systems

Communication

Attention to detail

Overtime

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

UPS WorldShip

FedEx shipping software

Job description

At McNICHOLS, you will find challenging work, a supportive team, and abundant opportunities for enrichment and growth. We invite you to search for your next career opportunity at our headquarters in Tampa, Florida, or at one of our 19 Metals Service Centers across America.

Position: Shipping and Forklift Operator

Location: Aurora, CO

Job Id:895

# of Openings:1

With distribution centers nationwide, McNICHOLS is the leading and trusted supplier of metal products including perforated, grating, mesh, expanded, and designer metals. Our products are used in applications all around you, helping to shape architectural designs, entertainment venues, and more. Family-founded and customer obsessed, we have a purpose driven team inspired to support our customers in building America.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Shipping and Forklift Operator to join our team. The Shipping and Forklift Operator is responsible for performing warehouse functions including shipping, receiving, picking inventory and wrapping/crating orders according to detailed order and quality requirements.

All uniforms, steel toed boots, and safety equipment is provided in a clean, safe work environment. We also offer an excellent training program, skill based pay, and great opportunities for career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Pack and ship customer orders.
• Accurately receive incoming material to maintain inventory integrity.
• Safely operate forklifts and other lift equipment, handle material and load and unload LTL carriers.
• Organize material pulls for orders to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Process incoming material including inspecting and receiving POs, interbranch and vendor material, customer returns and damaged freight.
• Provide excellent customer service; answer phone, direct walk up customers to sales, and answer questions.
• Assure timely shipment of orders and communicate issues.
• Maintain high quality standards by following standardized procedures and processes.
• Follow required safety and quality procedures.
• Order and maintain proper shipping and packing supplies including skids, strapping and labels.
• Properly tag and hold incoming LTL material or returned orders in preparation for receiving
• Call carriers to arrange order pickups.
• Use power tools such as chop saw, banders and packaging machines
• Maintain equipment by following routine preventative maintenance requirements

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Intermediate computer knowledge; capable of using inventorysystems and RF scanners
• Experience with UPS Worldship and Fed Ex shipping programs preferred
• Experience driving a forklift; side loader and overhead crane experience a plus
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, lift material up to 50 pounds, and perform other physical tasks.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast paced team environment
• Excellent communications skills both verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must be able to work overtime as required

At McNICHOLS we reward our team with great health and wellness benefits, generous 401k matching, 15 days of PTO, as well as 100% company paid life insurance, disability, wellness, and financial health benefits.

Join McNICHOLS – Where Inspired People and Inspired Service are our mission. Visit us at mcnichols.com/careers to learn more!