What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler - 1st Shift position at E.D. Etnyre & Co.?
📍 Oregon, IL | 💰 $18.50–$23.44/hr based on experience | 🎯 Annual Bonus Eligible
Etnyre International, a family-owned and growing manufacturer of road maintenance and repair equipment, is hiring a Shipping & Receiving Clerk (Motor Freight Focus) to join our team. This role supports our motor freight operations and is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, operating equipment, and working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
✅ Competitive hourly pay annual bonus opportunities
✅ 11 paid holidays 3 additional paid holiday break days
✅ PTO 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
✅ Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
✅ Company-paid life & disability insurance
Schedule:
📅 First Shift | Monday–Friday
🕒 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Overtime opportunities available (primarily at the start of the shift)
What You’ll Do:
- Pick, verify, and pack materials for outgoing motor freight shipments
- Build pallets and construct wooden crates/containers to ensure safe transport
- Load and unload materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, and hoists
- Prepare bills of lading, shipping documents, and other freight paperwork
- Coordinate with internal teams and freight carriers to ensure timely shipments
- Move, stage, and organize materials within the yard and warehouse
- Assist with receiving incoming shipments and verifying accuracy
- Perform cycle counts and maintain accurate inventory records
- Support general material handling and shipping/receiving operations as needed
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in shipping/receiving, material handling, or warehouse operations
- Comfortable working specifically with motor freight shipments
- Forklift experience required (or ability to become certified)
- Ability to build pallets and crate materials for shipment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Basic computer skills for shipping documentation
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Regular lifting of up to 55 lbs, with occasional lifting up to 80 lbs
- Frequent bending, twisting, lifting, and climbing
- Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in all Midwest weather conditions
- Active, hands-on role requiring movement throughout the shift
Additional Information:
This position plays a key role in ensuring materials are shipped safely, accurately, and on time. Success in this role requires strong teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and safety standards. Performance is measured based on accuracy, productivity, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
Etnyre International is an affirmative action employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $19 - $23