Shipping and Forklift Operator

McNICHOLS CO.; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

15 days PTO

100% company paid life insurance

Job summary

McNICHOLS CO. in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Shipping and Forklift Operator to perform warehouse tasks including shipping, receiving, inventory picking, and packing to meet detailed order and quality requirements.

Uniforms and safety gear are provided; training, pay-by-skill, and opportunities for career growth are offered. Join a safety-conscious team with strong growth potential and a commitment to customer service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Intermediate computer knowledge; able to use inventory systems and RF scanners.
• Experience with UPS Worldship and FedEx shipping programs preferred.
• Experience driving a forklift; side loader and overhead crane experience a plus.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform other physical tasks.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Pack and ship customer orders.
• Accurately receive incoming material to maintain inventory integrity.
• Safely operate forklifts and other lift equipment, load and unload LTL carriers.
• Organize material pulls for orders to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Process incoming material including inspecting and receiving POs and vendor material.
• Provide excellent customer service; answer phone and direct walk-up customers to sales.
• Ensure timely shipment of orders and communicate issues.
• Maintain high quality standards by following procedures and processes.
• Follow required safety and quality procedures.
• Order and maintain shipping supplies including skids, strapping and labels.
• Tag and hold incoming LTL material or returns 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanners

Inventory software

Communication skills

Team player

Overtime availability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

UPS Worldship

FedEx shipping programs

Job description

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 inventory systems 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!