Shipping & Forklift Operator — Growth, Training & Benefits

McNICHOLS CO., INC.; Whitehurst (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k matching

PTO 15 days

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

McNICHOLS is hiring a Shipping and Forklift Operator for our Annapolis Junction, MD location. The role handles packing/shipping, receiving, forklift operations, and order fulfillment to maintain inventory integrity in a fast-paced warehouse.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, forklift experience, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. We offer training, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a nationwide distribution network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Intermediate computer knowledge; capable of using 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 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.
• 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.
• 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

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Overtime readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory systems

RF scanners

UPS Worldship

FedEx shipping programs

Job description

McNICHOLS is hiring a Shipping and Forklift Operator for our Annapolis Junction, MD location. The role handles packing/shipping, receiving, forklift operations, and order fulfillment to maintain inventory integrity in a fast-paced warehouse.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, forklift experience, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. We offer training, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a nationwide distribution network.