Warehouse Shipping and Distribution Technician

Torrey Holistics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

AMACO is a family-owned company that has advanced ceramic materials and equipment while advocating for safe, creative learning. We empower every employee to innovate and collaborate—on the floor and in the office.

Your impact: Own outbound execution: stage, sort, and load trailers for multiple carriers; pick/pack orders; back up all shipping stations; operate forklifts, RF scanners, printers; ensure inventory accuracy with cycle counts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to regularly lift/move 50 lbs; occasional up to 100 lbs.
• Comfort reading tickets and following processing/work instructions.
• Experience operating forklifts and using RF scanners.

Responsibilities

• Own outbound execution: stage, sort, and load trailers for multiple carriers.
• Pick, pull, and prepare customer orders with precision and organization.
• Back up all shipping stations: Pick/Pack, Dock, International, UPS/FedEx.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, RF scanners, computers, and printers safely.
• Weigh and count items to verify against standards; conduct cycle counts.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanners

Pallet jacks

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Access, PPT

Reading tickets

Processing instructions

Adaptability to warehouse conditions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

NAV system

RF scanners

Pallet jacks

Job description

Join a team built on craft, safety, and continuous improvementFor over a century, AMACO has advanced ceramic materials and equipment while advocating for safe, creative learning. As a family-owned company, we empower every employee to innovate and collaborate—on the floor and in the office.Your impactOwn outbound execution: stage, sort, and load trailers for multiple carriers.Pick, pull, and prepare customer orders with precision and organization.Back up all shipping stations: Pick/Pack, Dock, International, UPS/FedEx.Operate forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, RF scanners, computers, and printers safely.Transfer materials around the warehouse; shrink-wrap, box, and label product.Assemble orders from stock; route to packing or shipping.Weigh and count items to confirm they meet company standards.Conduct cycle counts to keep inventory accurate.Support labeling for products/shipments and coordinate shows/samples as needed.Pull the manual dock chain; maintain a clean, safe workspace.Execute workflows in NAV with RF scanning.Take on other assignments from the Shipping Supervisor or team lead.What you bringAbility to regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs.; occasionally up to 100 lbs.Comfort reading tickets and following processing/work instructions.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).Proven skill operating forklifts safely; experience with pallet jacks and cherry pickers.Adaptability to hot and cold warehouse conditions.Experience using NAV and RF scanners.Reporting, schedule, and travelReports to: Shipping Supervisor.Full-time, Monday–Thursday, 40+ hours per week.Occasional evenings/weekends based on operational needs.No travel expected.Education and credentialsRequired: High School Diploma or equivalent.Preferred: Forklift Certification.Tools and technologiesForklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, RF scanners, computers, printers.Physical requirementsFrequent standing and walking; consistent verbal communication (talk/hear).Regular hand/finger use and reaching with arms/hands.Occasional sitting; climbing/balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.Ability to frequently lift and/or move 50+ pounds.Vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.Experience areas we valueContinuous ImprovementStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Visual Inspection AidsKaizenQuality Control ExperienceShipping/ReceivingWarehouse ExperienceMaterial Handler ExperienceDistribution ExperienceForklift LicensedMeets Physical RequirementsHigh School / GEDBasic Computer SkillsClassification and equal opportunityClassification:Hourly/Non-ExemptReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.EEO Statement:AMACO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: AMACO is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at AMACO are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the location where we operate. AMACO will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.