Shipping/Receiving Forklift Operator

With 19 service centers nationwide, McNICHOLS CO. is North America’s leading supplier and fabricator of “Hole Products”, including Perforated and Expanded Metals, Wire Mesh and Designer Metals, as well as a complete line of Metal Grating and Flooring Products. Founded in 1952 by the late Robert L. McNichols, the Company was established on strong values, high ethical standards and a commitment to employees and customers.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Shipping and Receiving Associate to join our team. The Shipping and Receiving Associate is responsible for warehouse functions including shipping, receiving, picking inventory and wrapping/crating orders according to detailed order and quality requirements.

All uniforms, steel toed boots, welding gear, and safety equipment is provided in a clean, safe work environment. We also offer an excellent training program, skill based pay, and great opportunities for career growth.

Responsibilities:

• Help coordinate shipping and receiving areas and maintain a high attention to safety, quality, and productivity
• Organize orders and material pulls to sustain an efficient workflow
• Safely operate forklifts, side loaders and/or cranes (where applicable) to load and unload LTL and flatbed carriers
• Process incoming material including receiving POs, interbranch, vendor, customer returns, and damaged freight
• Interact with customers, sales, logistics, and supply services regarding materials and orders; answer questions and assist with service
• Maintain accurate inventory control and provide quality assurance by following required procedures
• Handle quality issues associated with orders and shipments
• Properly track and release material for backorders
• Observe required safety procedures, maintain employee, driver and customer safety and report any safety issues
• Order shipping and packing supplies including skids, strapping and labels
• Maintain equipment by following routine preventative maintenance requirements
• Call carriers to arrange order pickups and coordinate outside order processing (i.e., galvanizing)
• Promote, implement and maintain 5S standards

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Forklift certification; side loader and overhead crane experience a plus
• Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of RF Scanners
• Experience with UPS Worldship and Fed Ex shipping programs
• Experience with ISO 9001:2008 and 5S Lean training a plus
• Familiar with safety procedures including OSHA, lock-out/tag-out and incident reporting
• Basic experience with power tools such as chop saw, banders and packaging machines
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and in a fast paced team environment

McNICHOLS is proud to reward our team with quarterly recognition incentives and a generous benefits package including 1st day eligibility for health insurance, three weeks of PTO, paid holidays, 401k with employer match and Company provided disability/life insurance.

McNICHOLS CO. is a Drug Free Workplace and strong advocate of workforce diversity.

We invite you to visit mcnichols.com/careers to learn more.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person