Shipping & Receiving / Material Handler

Shipping & Receiving / Material Handler

Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Location: Waterbury, CT

Position Type: Temp-to-Hire

Overtime: As needed

Job Summary

Our client, a growing manufacturing company, is seeking a dependable Shipping & Receiving / Material Handler to support daily warehouse and manufacturing operations.

This position will focus heavily on shipping and receiving activities, including loading and unloading trucks, preparing customer shipments, receiving incoming materials, and maintaining accurate inventory records. The ideal candidate will have strong shipping and receiving experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment, along with forklift experience and basic computer skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and load outgoing customer shipments.
• Receive and unload incoming supplier deliveries.
• Verify incoming and outgoing materials against packing lists and shipping documents.
• Package, label, and prepare products for shipment.
• Operate a forklift to move, load, and unload materials safely.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and assist with maintaining accurate inventory levels.
• Complete basic computer and inventory system transactions.
• Organize and maintain warehouse materials and stock.
• Coordinate material movement with production and other departments.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.



Requirements

• Strong previous shipping and receiving experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous forklift experience; forklift certification preferred.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift for loading, unloading, and material movement.
• Experience reading packing lists, identifying products, and verifying shipments.
• Basic computer skills and experience with inventory or warehouse systems.
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs. as needed.
• Good communication skills, attention to detail, and reliable attendance.
• Reliable transportation.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package available upon hire.

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Waterbury, CT 06708

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