Location: Baytown,TX, USA
**Job Opening**
** Job Title: Shipping Material Handler**
** Company: Webstaurant Store, Inc.**
**Career Growth Opportunities | Great Pay | Great Benefits | Fun Environment**
Day Shift Hours (40 Hour Work - Week)
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Starting wage $17.50. Reviews with a potential raise every 6 months from starting date.
**POSITION SUMMARY**
The Shipping Material Handler is responsible for shipping warehouse stock safely through the use of equipment to ensure that customer orders are fulfilled in a timely and accurate manner.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
* Packing orders to ensure that customers receive order intact in as short time frame and accurate as possible while maintaining quality and accuracy.
* Downsize packaging so that shipping costs are minimal without sacrificing the quality and insurance that the product will be delivered without damages to the customer.
* Palletize and load finished shipments onto trailer with provided equipment in warehouse.
* Safely operate and maintain warehouse equipment including forklifts to complete job duties
* Maintain a clean work area that is safe and organized
* Communicate with Shipping Manager to identify any operational issues or concerns in a timely manner
* Other duties as assigned
**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**
* Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a distribution environment; receiving and/or inventory experience preferred
* High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES**
* Ability to operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, order pickers, etc.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence
* Customer service-oriented attitude with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
* Work is performed while standing and/or walking.
* Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing
* Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
* Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching
* Requires the ability to regularly lift / carry 50-75lbs. and push / pull up to 150lbs.
**BENEFITS**
* Paid Vacation
* Benefits package including; HSA, Health Insurance, Voluntary Insurance,& DCRA
* Matching employer sponsored 401K & Profit Sharing
* Gym reimbursement
* Wellness programs, employee assistance programs
* Employee Referral Bonus
* Employee Discount
**If you like challenges, can embrace change, enjoy working in a fun and fast paced environment, then apply today!**