Material Handler – Shipping & Receiving

Pay: $19.05 per hour + $2.00 shift differential
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 4:30 PM–3:00 AM

Position Summary

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for loading and unloading trucks, handling incoming and outgoing materials, maintaining accurate shipping and receiving documentation, and ensuring products are stored and transported safely and efficiently. This role requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and all applicable safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks in the shipping and receiving areas and at off-site warehouse locations.

• Inspect incoming and outgoing products and materials for accuracy, damage, shortages, and overages. Report discrepancies to the Warehouse Supervisor.

• Move raw materials and finished products for storage and shipment using approved material-handling equipment.

• Follow First In, First Out (FIFO) procedures when loading raw materials for the main facility.

• Perform labeling, sorting, organizing, wrapping, packing, and repacking activities as needed.

• Complete shipping and receiving documentation, daily powered industrial truck inspection forms, and other required paperwork accurately and on time.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including assigned sanitation duties.

• Communicate concerns regarding product quality, food safety, material safety, and regulatory compliance to the appropriate personnel.

• Assist with the upkeep of battery-powered material-handling equipment.

• Maintain required equipment certifications and complete all assigned training.

• Follow company GMPs and SOPs, OSHA requirements, USDA regulations, and applicable third-party standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Core Competencies

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong time-management, organizational, and prioritization skills.

• Dependability, professionalism, and effective communication.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

• Sound judgment and the ability to recognize and report issues to supervision.

• Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• Ability to operate a stand-up or sit-down forklift safely and maintain required certification.

• Ability to read, write, perform basic math, complete weight conversions and calculations, and recognize number sequences and color codes.

• Previous material-handling or shipping and receiving experience is preferred.

• Basic computer skills are a plus.

• Satisfactory completion of required background screening and drug testing.

• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance, as applicable when operating a company vehicle. Employees driving company vehicles must obtain a valid North Carolina driver's license within 60 days of hire if their current license was issued by another state.

Physical Requirements & Work Schedule

• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, with occasional lifting and carrying of up to 60 pounds.

• Ability to squat, bend, twist, and perform other physical tasks associated with warehouse operations.

• Adequate visual acuity to perform product and quality inspections.

• Ability to work at heights above ground level.

• Flexibility to work occasional overtime and weekends as needed.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. Additional duties may be assigned, and employees are expected to remain flexible regarding work assignments and scheduled hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ALULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

ALULA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.