Shipping & Receiving Specialist with Forklift

MSA - The Safety Company; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support shipping, receiving, and inventory control. You will verify materials, record transactions, and prepare shipping documents while operating a forklift and maintaining accurate paperwork.

The ideal candidate has prior warehouse and forklift experience, familiarity with DOT regulations, and strong communication skills to coordinate with carriers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week with a 5:00 am–5:00 pm schedule.
• General knowledge of shipping/receiving procedures; prior warehouse experience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a large number of tasks.
• Detail oriented with accurate paperwork and records.
• Forklift experience required.

Responsibilities

• Verify and identify a wide variety of incoming materials and supplies against purchase orders and shipping/receiving documents.
• Note shortages or damaged materials and record inventory transactions.
• Operate forklift to move materials to and from shipping trucks.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing inventory.
• Use bar code labels and scanners to track transactions.
• Assemble orders for transportation.
• Prepare shipping/receiving documents (bills of lading, packing lists, receiving reports).
• Communicate with carriers, freight agents, and purchasing/planners.
• Assist in resolving damages, losses, and delays.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operations

DOT regulations

Communication skills

Task prioritization

Detail oriented

Interdepartmental communication

Independent work

Education

High School diploma

Some college

Tools

Excel

Word

SAP

Job description

MSA Safety is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support shipping, receiving, and inventory control. You will verify materials, record transactions, and prepare shipping documents while operating a forklift and maintaining accurate paperwork.

The ideal candidate has prior warehouse and forklift experience, familiarity with DOT regulations, and strong communication skills to coordinate with carriers and internal teams.