Shipping & Forklift Operator — Growth, Training & Benefits

Mcnichols Co; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly incentives

Health benefits

401k matching

PTO 15 days

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Financial health benefits

Job summary

McNICHOLS in Aurora, Colorado is seeking a Shipping and Forklift Operator to handle shipping, receiving, inventory picking, and packaging with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts, coordinating with carriers, and ensuring timely shipment while maintaining safety and quality standards. The role offers training, skill-based pay, and strong opportunities for career growth within a safety-focused warehouse.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Inventory systems experience and RF scanners.
• Experience with UPS WorldShip and FedEx shipping programs preferred.
• Experience driving a forklift; side loader and overhead crane experience a plus.
• Able to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform other physical tasks.
• Able to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication 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, 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.
• Ensure 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.
• 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

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Stand for long periods

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanners

UPS WorldShip

FedEx shipping software

Job description

McNICHOLS in Aurora, Colorado is seeking a Shipping and Forklift Operator to handle shipping, receiving, inventory picking, and packaging with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts, coordinating with carriers, and ensuring timely shipment while maintaining safety and quality standards. The role offers training, skill-based pay, and strong opportunities for career growth within a safety-focused warehouse.