Job Title: Shipping & Material Handler II Department: Material & Shipping Reports to: Shipping Supervisor FLSA status: Non-Exempt Location: On-site Position Summary: The Shipping & Material Handler II is a subject matter expert (SME) responsible for ensuring the efficient movement, storage, and shipment of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods throughout the manufacturing facility. This position supports production by accurately receiving, transporting, staging, and shipping materials & product while maintaining inventory accuracy and following established safety and quality standards. The role requires operating material handling equipment, preparing customer shipments, and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and efficient workflow. Attention to detail, organization, and a commitment to safety are essential for success in this position.
Essential Functions of the role include:
- Ability to work in a matrix environment and take work direction from multiple individuals.
- Provide day-to-day support and mentorship to team members, helping clarify work priorities and coordinate workflow in alignment with the supervisor’s direction. This role does not have supervisor authority.
- Assist in the training and day to day mentorship of team members.
- Safely pick-up and deliver products using company trucks or other vehicles, ensuring on-time and cost-effective deliveries with as few trips as possible
- Ensure raw materials, components, and supplies are delivered to production areas accurately and on schedule
- Coordinate movement of work-in-process between manufacturing departments.
- Prepare, package, label, and verify finished goods for shipment according to customer specifications.
- Complete shipping documentation including bills of lading, packing slips, carrier documentation, and export paperwork, when applicable.
- Process inventory transactions accurately within the ERP system.
- Assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and physical inventories while helping investigate inventory discrepancies.
- Operate a forklift, wave lift, pallet jack and other equipment as necessary to move and load products and material.
- Receive, check, & organize incoming material
- Load and unload trucks using heavy equipment.
- Utilize company’s ERP system to process shipping transactions
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- A minimum of 3 years of shipping or material handling experience, in a manufacturing setting (preferably) is required. Printing, packing, label converting or similar manufacturing environment preferred
- Basic computer skills required and previous experience utilizing an ERP system preferred
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in a cross-functional environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Excellent organization and attention to detail skills
- Ability to certify and drive a fork-lift, wave-lift, pallet jack and other equipment as necessary to move and load products and material.
- Working knowledge of domestic & international freight, parcel carriers, LTL shipping, and shipping documentation
- Valid Driver’s license and acceptable driving record as determined by Steven Label’s auto insurer.
- Ability to read and understand work instruction in English.
- ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 experience strongly preferred
- Ability to read, understand & follow work instructions in English
- A self-starter with a proven track record of being able to work independently as well as in a cross-functional team environment
Physical Requirements:
- This role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 lbs. frequently, and up to 10 lbs. constantly.
- Frequent reaching, standing for long periods, walking, lifting, grasping, and repetitive hand/wrist movements.
- Frequent loading and unloading from vehicles, handling deliveries using company vehicles, and regular use of a forklift and other material handling equipment.
Other Compensations: Health Insurance, Dental, Vison, Paid Vacation, 5 Personal Days, 9 Paid Holidays, 401K plan, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program.
About Steven Label:
Steven Label manufactures labels, overlays, membrane switches, sensors, product instructions for use (IFUs) and folding cartons - largely for the medical device industry. We provide our customers with some unique and valuable resources, including:
- A proprietary on-line system that permits order placement, tracking and art submission.
- ISO 13485 procedures to ensure quality products are delivered on time.
- 2 major manufacturing locations in California, 1 in Arizona and 1 in Mexico with broad capabilities including screen, flexographic, offset and digital printing.
- Support of Vendor Managed Inventory programs.
- In-house engineering expertise in the manufacture of membrane switches and medical sensors.
- Product Instructions for use on lightweight, pharmaceutical grade paper.
- A commitment to delivering world class service to customers.
- In business since 1954, Steven Label has a seasoned, customer-focused staff at all levels ̶ customer service, sales, engineering, production and management.
Steven Label is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.