Shipping and Forklift Operator

McNICHOLS CO.; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Safety equipment provided

Training program

401k matching

15 days PTO

Life insurance (company paid)

Disability coverage (company paid)

Wellness benefits (company paid)

Job summary

McNICHOLS in Washington state is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Associate to join our distribution team. The role involves packing, shipping, receiving, inventory accuracy, and crating orders in line with our quality standards.

We provide uniforms and safety equipment, a comprehensive training program, and strong opportunities for career growth along with competitive benefits and a robust 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient with 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.
• Able 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 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

Communication

Attention to detail

Independence

Teamwork

Overtime availability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

UPS Worldship

FedEx shipping programs

RF scanners

Inventory systems

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 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 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 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 quarterly incentives, 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!