Shipping & Receiving Forklift Specialist

Schaefer Plastics Na Llc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Associate in Charlotte, NC. The role involves safe and accurate movement of materials, loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining inventory locations.

Forklift operation is a core function, along with documentation and coordination with production, warehouse, and shipping teams. Ideal candidates have forklift experience, ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and a commitment to safety, accuracy, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous shipping, receiving, warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing experience required.
• Previous forklift operating experience required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain company forklift certification.
• Experience reading shipping documents, packing slips, labels, and work instructions.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Must be available to work overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts when required by business needs.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit-down forklifts and other authorized material-handling equipment.
• Load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers safely and efficiently.
• Receive incoming materials, components, supplies, and products.
• Prepare, stage, and move finished products and materials for shipment.
• Transport materials between receiving, storage, production, staging, and shipping areas.
• Place materials and products in designated storage locations.
• Verify item numbers, quantities, labels, and shipment information for incoming and outgoing orders.
• Identify and report damaged, missing, incorrect, or nonconforming materials.
• Complete and maintain accurate shipping and receiving documentation.
• Ensure shipping and receiving transactions are completed on the same day materials arrive or depart.
• Perform material-handling duties for in-process and finished goods.
• Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory verification.
• Perform routine forklift inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns immediately.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse, dock, staging, and storage areas.
• Follow pedestrian, forklift, dock, trailer, and warehouse safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with production, warehouse, transportation, and administrative team members.
• Report inventory discrepancies, equipment concerns, shipment delays, and safety hazards to management.
• Maintain dependable attendance and report to work on time and prepared for the assigned shift.
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on operational needs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Team communication

Safety compliance

Inventory management

Basic math/typing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Associate in Charlotte, NC. The role involves safe and accurate movement of materials, loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining inventory locations.

Forklift operation is a core function, along with documentation and coordination with production, warehouse, and shipping teams. Ideal candidates have forklift experience, ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and a commitment to safety, accuracy, and