Shipping and Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

McNICHOLS CO.; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly incentives

Health and wellness benefits

Generous 401k matching

15 days of PTO

100% company-paid life insurance

Job summary

McNICHOLS CO. is looking for a Shipping and Receiving Associate in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. This role involves performing warehouse duties such as shipping, receiving, and inventory management. Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and experience with forklifts and inventory systems. The position offers excellent benefits, including health and wellness programs, 401k matching, and career growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with forklifts is required, loading, and unloading experience preferred.
• Intermediate computer knowledge is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Pack and ship customer orders.
• Safely operate forklifts and other lift equipment.
• Accurately receive incoming materials.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory systems

UPS Worldship and FedEx programs

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanners

Power tools

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 Receiving Associate to join our team. The Shipping and Receiving Associate 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 are 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 FedEx 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 communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.

Benefits

At McNICHOLS we reward our team with quarterly incentives, great health and wellness benefits, generous 401k matching, 15 days of PTO, and 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!