Warehouse Associate

Vulcan Industrial; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life & AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Vulcan Industrial is hiring a full-time Warehouse Associate and Material Handler at our Mansfield, TX facility. The role involves assembling orders, inspecting incoming materials, and maintaining ERP records to ensure accurate inventory control.

The position requires forklift experience, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work in a shop environment. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are essential for daily operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of warehouse and forklift experience.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Intermediate PC skills.
• Knowledge of WMS or ERP (e.g., SAP, Syteline).
• Willingness to follow safety requirements.
• Willingness to adhere to standard processes and instructions.
• Mechanically inclined with hand tools.
• Ability to work in a shop environment.
• Self-motivated and goal driven.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble orders and prep goods for production.
• Unpack, inspect, and store incoming materials and supplies.
• Verify accuracy of job orders using records.
• Document damages and discrepancies for reconciliation.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely (certifications as required).
• Maintain paperwork and ERP records; report to Warehouse Manager.
• Support inventory control and cycle counts.
• Receive, sign for, and inspect shipments; verify quantities and quality.
• Label, store, and stage materials in designated locations.
• Package materials for shipment or production staging; unload trucks.

Skills

Forklift certification

WMS/ERP knowledge

Intermediate PC skills

Mechanically inclined

Organization & communication

Punctual & reliable

Self-motivated

Adaptability

Shop environment experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Syteline

Job description

Description

VULCAN is a precision engineering, manufacturing, and machining company dedicated to producing high-performance, mission-critical components, and solutions for energy, defense, aerospace, and heavy industrial industries. Whether it’s in the field, in the ocean, or on the launch pad, we deliver maximum value. We are hiring a full-time Warehouse Associate and Material handler for our world-class manufacturing facility in Mansfield, Texas

The Warehouse Associate/Material handler assembles orders and prepares goods for production. Unpacks, inspects, and stores incoming materials and supplies. Use records to verify the accuracy of job orders. Documents damages and discrepancies for reconciliation. Maintains complete paperwork. Must have ability to operate warehouse equipment in a safe manner including certification as necessary. This role reports to the Warehouse Manager.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Warehouse materials handler interface frequently with production and manufacturing staff to answer questions or solve problems.
• Keep and verify records on incoming and outgoing job orders.
• Take part in inventory control activities such as cycle counting.
• Determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Collaborate with production staff to stage expected job orders or materials daily.
• Receive trucks and sign paperwork upon receipt including verification of quantity, quality of items received.
• Inspect contents for defects and damage and manages OS&D documentation and follow-up for receipts including communications and follow up with customer service and purchasing.
• Unload packages from incoming trucks.
• Verify material according to job order and record amount staged.
• Check in materials, affix labels and allocate them to their designated storage location within an ERP system.
• Stack materials in designated storage location.
• Pick materials from storage location and package for shipment or production staging.
• Organize warehouse space and keep clean daily.
• Contribute ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehousing procedures including LEAN practices.
• Maintain accurate records and assist in inventory control.
• Follow all safety codes and procedures.
• Unload and load shipments as well as the clerical skills to maintain business records.
• Must be articulate, self-starter and enjoy working with people.
• Must have the ability to be trained in the operation of multiple styles of forklift.
• Carry out additional tasks as assigned by warehouse supervisor / manager.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Minimum of 2 years of warehouse and forklift experience required
• Forklift certification preferred
• Intermediate PC skills
• Knowledge of WMS or ERP preferred (ex: SAP, Syteline)
• Willingness to follow Safety requirements
• Willingness to adhere to standard processes and instructions
• Mechanically inclined with the use of hand tools
• Ability to work in shop environment
• Self-motivated and goal driven
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good organization, interpersonal, and interaction skills
• Punctual and reliable
• Demonstrated adaptability to unplanned events and changing priorities
• Forklift experience preferred

Work Schedule & Travel Requirements:

• Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach above shoulders, climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, see, and smell
• Can lift and carry products up to 50 lbs

Benefits Summary:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) -insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 100% Company match on employee contributions up to 6% of eligible compensation
• Paid Time Off (PTO) to support rest, personal time, and work-life balance
• Nine (9) Company-paid holidays each calendar year
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• A collaborative, safety-focused, and team-oriented work environment
• We believe our employees are our greatest asset and are proud to offer benefits that help support you and your family—both professionally and personally.

Pay Transparency: The compensation range listed represents the anticipated base pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, skills, certifications, internal equity, geographic location, and business needs.

Background Check and Drug Screen: Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Vulcan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Vulcan is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resources.

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may be modified, amended, or discontinued by the Company at its discretion. All benefit plans are governed by the applicable plan documents and Company policies, which will control in the event of any inconsistency.