Shipping and Receiving Specialist
MSIAbout the Role:
Join our dynamic team as a Shipping and Receiving Specialist at MSI, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth warehouse operations. Your main responsibilities will include preparing, shipping, and receiving flooring materials with precision. In this position, you will utilize a tablet to review shipping orders, verify documentation, pick and palletize products, and en
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sure secure shipments for delivery. Expect to engage in about 60% manual labor and up to 40% forklift operation based on workload, all while fostering a safe, organized, and efficient warehouse environment.
Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 07:00 AM to 05:30 PM, with two Saturdays a month from 07:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: This hourly, non-exempt position offers a competitive pay rate ranging from $20 to $21 per hour, with overtime compensated at 1.5 times the base rate. Successful new hires can earn between $56,600 and $59,500 annually or more based on experience and overtime hours.
Key Responsibilities:
• Efficiently pick, stack, and palletize flooring materials for shipment.
• Safely secure outbound loads with shrink wrap for secure transportation.
• Review and accurately interpret shipping orders to identify necessary products and transportation methods.
• Verify and maintain organized records of shipping documentation.
• Prepare and organize paperwork for outbound shipments.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight schedules for optimal warehouse operations.
• Communicate effectively with carriers for pickup scheduling and loading instructions.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment safely.
• Conduct daily inspections and basic maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace while adhering to company safety protocols.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications:
• Proficient in using tablets or iPads.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Capable of following directions and working efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
• Previous forklift experience is preferred.
Experience Requirements:
• At least one (1) year of warehouse experience is required.
• Forklift operation experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with shipping, receiving, inventory handling, or material movement is advantageous.
Educational Requirements:
• High school education or equivalent experience is required.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
• Forklift certification or hands-on experience operating forklifts.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems or shipping software.
• Knowledge of shipping documentation and freight coordination.
• Strong attention to detail and safety commitment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
This role has the following physical demands:
• Employees may need to meet specific physical requirements to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be available for individuals with disabilities.
• Regularly required to use hands for handling objects, tools, or controls; reach with arms; and communicate verbally.
• Frequent walking and standing, with occasional sitting is expected.
• Ability to regularly lift, pull, and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds. Close vision is required for specific tasks.
• This is considered a safety-sensitive position.
Benefits: MSI provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Referral, holiday, and annual bonuses.
• Annual pay increases.
• Paid Time Off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions.
• Charitable donation matching programs.
• Free, company-sponsored one-on-one tutoring for employees’ dependents in grades K-12, including for SAT and ACT tests.
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