Material Handler Shipping and Receiving

At Phoenix Color and Lakeside, we look after our team. From excellent health coverage to regular company fun, we provide an environment where you can grow your career and feel valued.

Pay: $18.45/hr. - $22.80/hr. (+$1.00 Night Shift Differential)

Shift: Monday – Thursday 7pm to 7am

Location:  18249 Phoenix Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21742

Culture & Engagement: Safety First Standard, Food Trucks, Employee Events, Holiday Parties, Employee Recognition Program, Advancement Opportunities!

Job Responsibilities:

• Equipment Operation: Safely operate forklifts, electric pallet jacks, chop saws, drills, metal/plastic bending tools, plastic strapping/wrapper machines, and skid flipping machinery.

• Logistics & Shipping: Use Bills of Lading (BOL) to pick and sort products for shipment; accurately weigh jobs before shipping and complete all required job tickets.

• Loading & Unloading: Move product on and off trucks using pallet jacks and forklifts; manually stock dollies of product onto pallets.

• Inventory & Maintenance: Utilize internal computer systems; repair broken/damaged pallets and sort them for reuse.

• Quality & Safety: Regularly check product quality, adhere to all safety policies, and perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• Experience: 6+ months of experience operating an electric pallet jack and forklift is required.

• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk for a 12-hour shift, and repetitively get up and down from the floor.

• Skills: Basic computer skills, the ability to operate hand/power tools, and the ability to read a ruler and understand written instructions.

• Traits: High levels of attention to detail and a strong ability to work well within a team.

• Environment: Comfortable working in a hot, humid, and/or dusty warehouse environment with exposure to controlled, non-toxic chemical vapors or mists.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shifts; comfortably kneel, bend, and reach for extended periods.

• Strength & Heights: Ability to safely lift and carry up to 60 lbs, climb ladders, and work comfortably at high elevations.

• Environment: Adaptable to working in varying plant conditions, which may include potential exposure to controlled, non-toxic chemical mists or vapors typical of a manufacturing facility.