Warehouse Coordinator & Material Handler

Morris Packaging; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401K plan with company match

HSA contributions

Job summary

Morris Packaging is currently seeking a Warehouse Coordinator (Material Handler) in Kentucky. This full-time role involves safe forklift operation, inventory handling, and adherence to SQF standards.

Employees will support receiving, picking, staging, loading, and shipping activities on rotating 12-hour shifts with schedule variability. The position requires high school diploma or equivalent and manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation and safety awareness are essential.
• Ability to read instructions, count inventory, and verify shipments.
• Experience using RF scanners and basic computer apps is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load, unload, and transport materials safely.
• Follow daily shipping plan and manage product flow.
• Verify inventory and prepare for counts and shipments.
• Document activities and complete required reports.

Skills

Forklift Operation

RF Scanner

WMS

Basic Math

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Manufacturing Experience Preferred

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Morris Packaging is a manufacturer of sustainable, flexible packaging products such as bags, pouches, and rollstock. Morris Packaging provides end-to-end packaging solutions, including design, printing, warehousing, and logistics support.

Warehouse Coordinator (Material Handler)

This is a full time position on a rotating 12-hour schedule. Days/nights will vary.

By joining the Morris Packaging team, you will become part of one of the most exciting teams in the packaging industry. If you are looking for a great career that provides job satisfaction and professional advancement with a company that values YOU, join our team today! Our Material Handlers start out at $21/hour ( plus $2 shift differential when/if working nights) with comprehensive benefits!

Position Summary: The position is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient operation of forklifts to load, unload, and transport materials around the facility.

Job Duties Include

• Operates forklifts in compliance with company safety regulations and uses RF scanners for receiving, picking, staging, loading, unloading, rotation, and storage of products.
• Implements daily shipping plan.
• Manages daily flow of finished products by modifying space assignments.
• Confirms availability of product to be shipped by verifying inventory records.
• Process products coming off the production lines and placing them in correct areas.
• Document all related activities and completes forms and reports.
• Helps prepare for inventory counts.
• Ensures proper driver check-in and check-out processes in accordance with SQF standards for incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Conducts daily forklift inspections and follows safe forklift operating procedures.
• Seeks out efficiencies in warehouse operations and makes recommendations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Competencies

• Basic math skills to count products.
• Ability to become forklift certified (company provided).
• Good communication and reading skills.
• Basic computer skills to function in the WMS.
• Attention to detail.
• Critical thinking.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands: The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee performs tasks requiring manual dexterity, to stand or sit for extended periods of time and walk extended distances. Lift 50 pounds to shoulder height. Repetitive motion using wrists, hands, fingers, with the ability to feel and reach with hands and arms.

• Continuous (6 to 10 hours per day) bending, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, reaching, lifting and grasping.
• Continuous (6 to 10 hours per day) standing and walking.
• Continuous (6 or more hours per day) talking, teaching, and repetitive motion, hand/wrist movement.
• Good eyesight, normal hearing.
• Ability to move and lift objects, frequently 75 lbs.
• Frequent (1 to 2 hours) working at a computer terminal.
  
  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position working rotating shifts. Days and hours of work will vary. Occasional overtime work will be required as job duties demand.

Travel: Travel is not required for this position.

Required Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
  
  

AAP/EEO Statement: Morris Packaging, LLC. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other Duties: All employees must comply with all company policies including but not limited to those outlined in the Employee Handbook, Safety Manual, and Safe Quality Foods documents.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Morris Packaging is proud to offer competitive pay, a fantastic comprehensive benefits package. Starting pay is $21/hour (plus $2.00 shift differential when/if working nights).

Morris Packaging offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees to provide the protection you need today and in the future. Benefits may include but are subject to change: time off plans, medical coverages, bonus programs, disability coverages, company paid & voluntary life insurance, 401K plans with company match, & HSA contributions (when applicable).

The Pay Range For This Role Is

21 - 23 USD per hour(Kentucky)