Shipping & Receiving Specialist — Materials & Forklift Focus

Lou-Rich Inc.; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lou-Rich Inc. is seeking a skilled Material Handler to join our shipping/receiving and manufacturing teams in Minnesota.

The role supports the smooth flow of operations by scanning, moving, and picking materials across departments, using a forklift for loading/unloading, and ensuring accurate labeling and data entry. You will work in a fully integrated contract manufacturer delivering precision machining, metal fabrication, and assembly for diverse industries.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift training certificate required.
• Basic math skills required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Computer skills with basic keyboarding and data entry.
• Well organized and accurate with multi-tasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Scan, move, and pick materials for multiple departments.
• Unload and load trucks, vans, flatbeds using a forklift.
• Efficiently pick finished parts for shipments.
• Label products and enter purchase orders accurately.
• Sort and prepare scrap materials for pickup.
• Maintain organized outside pallet area and clean up.
• Follow ISO policies and forklift safety guidelines.

Skills

Basic math skills

Good communication skills

Data entry

Keyboarding

Well organized

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Lou-Rich Inc. is seeking a skilled Material Handler to join our shipping/receiving and manufacturing teams in Minnesota.

The role supports the smooth flow of operations by scanning, moving, and picking materials across departments, using a forklift for loading/unloading, and ensuring accurate labeling and data entry. You will work in a fully integrated contract manufacturer delivering precision machining, metal fabrication, and assembly for diverse industries.