Warehouse Technician (Shipping & Receiving)

Morehouse Instrument Company; Nebraska; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Morehouse Instrument Company is seeking a Warehouse Technician (Shipping & Receiving) in York, PA. The role involves preparing items for shipment, receiving and inspecting inbound goods, and maintaining orderly operations in a safety-conscious environment.

You will operate a forklift, drive the company vehicle for pickups and deliveries, and help manage packing materials. This hourly, full-time position offers a profit-sharing plan and benefits consistent with a manufacturing employer.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and quality-focused.
• Team player with good communication.
• Time management and multi-tasking abilities.
• Safe work practices and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Direct drivers to loading areas and verify received packages.
• Inspect equipment and document contents and condition.
• Prepare items for shipment and build wooden containers.
• Operate forklift and drive company vehicle for pickups/deliveries.
• Maintain clean work area and follow safety procedures.
• Assist with building maintenance and safety checks.

Job description

Morehouse Instrument Company | Full time

Warehouse Technician (Shipping & Receiving)

York, United States | Posted on 10/16/2026

Inaccurate force and torque measurements can lead to product recalls, safety hazards, and lost profits.

That's why Morehouse Instrument Company, a trusted and accredited provider of force and torque measurement services for over 100 years, offers measurement uncertainties 10-50 times lower than the competition.

We work to change how people think about torque and force measurement. We do this by educating our customers on important metrics, the cause of significant force and torque errors, and how to avoid those errors. Our force calibration products are simple to operate, plumb, level, square and rigid. We support those products with our best-in-class calibration service with less than two-week lead times.

We are committed to creating a safer world, by helping organizations lower measurement uncertainties for force and torque.

Job Description

Warehouse Technician (Shipping & Receiving)

York, PA

Company Description

Are you stuck in your current job or unappreciated for your work? Are you interested in growing and learning new things? Do you want to be part of a team and be recognized for your achievements? Do you want to be part of a culture of givers, who provide guidance and mentorship to other team members? Do you want to contribute to the success of a company and share the rewards? As it grows, you grow; as it improves, you improve.

If you answered yes, then you may be the next team member at Morehouse Instrument Company, which was named one of the Best Places to Work in PA 2023–2025 and Best Places to Work in Manufacturing for 2026-2027.

For more than 100 years, Morehouse has provided force measurement and instrument calibration services and products for customers worldwide. Now under fourth-generation leadership, we are growing and enjoy a strong reputation as the market leader in high-quality services for lowering measurement risk. We offer calibration services and specialty product manufacturing such as load cells and large calibration machines.

Our reputation is based on our superior quality, service, flexibility to adapt to change, and our products. This reputation is driven by all our team members. We all learn together, grow together, give together, and succeed together.

If this sounds like a place you would enjoy working at, then consider applying for our position opening. We are looking for a reliable, dependable team member who enjoys being challenged and contributing their skills to a growing team.

Job Description

The Warehouse Technician role has multiple responsibilities. Working with the production team and the lab you will prepare items for shipment and unpack incoming shipments. Additionally, you will perform cleaning of all areas, and any other activities required to successfully meet the customers’ expectations. You must have the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on your own, drive the company vehicle, be capable of managing your time effectively, and work both independently and as a team member.

Receiving and Inspection:

• Direct all drivers to the proper areas for safe loading and unloading of equipment.
• Physically verify the number of packages accepted from delivery drivers.
• Perform inspections on all equipment received.
• Document delivery method, packing material, and inventory all contents of shipments received using the shipping and receiving report from the Shipping and Receiving SOP.
• Document and report any damaged items received to the manager in accordance with the procedure.
• Deliver inbound equipment to the proper departments or staging areas.

Shipping and Packaging:

• Review all packing lists, shipping documents, and notes pertaining to all deliveries and shipments to ensure the proper equipment is shipped.
• Document all damaged inbound equipment and ALL outbound shipments using photographs according to SOP.
• Build wood shipping containers for shipment of machines and large parts manufactured by Morehouse.
• Make any needed repairs to wooden containers sent by customers prior to using for return shipment.
• Inspect and maintain customer packing materials where appropriate for use in return shipment.
• Use a laser cutter to custom-cut materials.

Equipment, Vehicle, and Supplies:

• Operate forklift and pallet jacks.
• Make pickups and deliveries to outside vendors and suppliers using the company vehicle.
• Maintain inventory of shipping and receiving supplies, and request supplies when needed.

Facility Upkeep and Safety:

• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Follow the weekly cleaning schedule to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Gather waste bins and clean lunchrooms, bathrooms, and meeting rooms weekly.
• Maintain clean entrance and exit areas during inclement weather, including snow and ice removal from in front of doors and walkways as needed.
• Assist with routine maintenance around buildings, such as changing lights, painting, and other small repairs as directed.

Job Type: Hourly - Full Time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour, with additional profit share paid out twice a year, including a catch-up payment (last year's full payout was $20,000 per employee).

Requirements

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent
• Valid and unexpired PA Driver’s License and a good driving record (must be able to be enrolled in our vehicle insurance)
• Previous shipping experience is a plus
• An eye for detail and a commitment to quality work
• Experience with safe operation of forklift
• Ability to work as a team and with other team members
• Ability to learn and grow both professionally and personally
• Safety awareness and practice is critical
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to lift heavy objects with assistance. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on your own.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Good work ethic and time management
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• The working environment is clean and, in a temperature-controlled facility when indoors with outside work during portions of the day.
• Requires continual walking, standing, sitting, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and carrying.
• Very occasional work conducted in uncomfortable positions.
• Must be able to drive the company vehicle to drop off and pick up components.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to read small serial numbers.
• Profit Sharing Plan (last year's full payout was $20,000 per employee)
• 401(k) plan
• Health insurance
• Optional vision and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• An option for growth is learning how to perform calibrations, using the equipment we produce to conduct force calibration testing, and move into the role of a Calibration Technician.
• Another growth option is learning about equipment repair and assisting with the repair of force calibration equipment.
• At Morehouse, we focus on developing our employees and providing opportunities for self-improvement and advancement.

Morehouse Instrument Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.