What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Material Handler (Forklift)- 2nd Shift position at Malnove Packaging?
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Shipping Material Handler
2nd Shift (3pm-11pm Monday-Friday). Opportunities for overtime.
As a proudly independent, family-owned company with more than 75 years of industry leadership, Malnove is committed to creating an environment where people grow, teams thrive, and operational excellence is achieved every day.
We are currently seeking a Shipping Material Handler to support our warehouse and logistics operations. This role is ideal for a safety-focused, detail-oriented professional who takes pride in accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork. Shipping Material Handlers play a critical role in ensuring materials and finished goods move safely, correctly, and on time — directly supporting our customers and production teams.
What You’ll Do
- Load and unload inbound and outbound shipments safely and accurately, ensuring proper documentation and barcode scanning.
- Pick, pull, stage, and store materials and finished goods to support production and customer delivery requirements.
- Operate powered industrial equipment including sit-down and stand-up forklifts, clamp trucks, and reach trucks.
- Maintain accurate inventory records using RF scanners and warehouse systems to track movement and location of materials.
- Support inventory control efforts including cycle counts and monitoring pallet usage to minimize shrinkage.
- Perform routine equipment checks and basic preventive maintenance on fork trucks to ensure safe operation.
- Promote a safe and compliant work environment by following all safety, food safety, OSHA, and environmental procedures, including proper hazardous material handling.
What Sets You Apart
- Prior experience in manufacturing, shipping, or warehouse operations.
- Profiency in operating sit down and stand-up forklifts required, clamp truck experience preferred
- Comfortable using RF scanners and basic computer systems to track inventory.
- Attention to detail with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Clear verbal and written communication abilities.
- Knowledge of basic inventory, material handling, and safety procedures.
Experience and Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum one year of experience in manufacturing, shipping, or warehouse operations
- Experience operating powered industrial equipment required
Compensation
$20 /hour. Pay listed represents an estimated starting amount. Actual offered pay rate will be based on relevant skills and experience.
Why People Choose Malnove
At Malnove, our Shipping and Warehouse team is essential to delivering quality products to leading brands across the country. Many of our team members build long-term careers here because their work matters, their contributions are recognized, and their growth is supported.
A few of the benefits of joining our team:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Company-paid STD and LTD
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Malnove University and hands-on development opportunities
- A proven track record of stability — zero layoffs in our history
About Malnove
Malnove is the largest independent folding carton manufacturer in the U.S., serving leading brands across food, beverage, consumer goods, and healthcare. Founded in 1948 and still family-owned today, we operate state-of-the-art facilities in Omaha, NE; Jacksonville, FL; and Salt Lake City, UT.
We’re driven by craftsmanship, innovation, and long-term partnerships — with our customers and with our people.
Malnove is a Drug-Free & Tobacco-Free Workplace
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Pet insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Experience:
- Forklift: 1 year (Required)
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20