Material Handler (Shipping)

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Job Description:

The Material Handler – Shipping is responsible for preparing, moving, and shipping materials and finished goods in a safe, accurate, and timely manner. This role supports daily warehouse and shipping operations by ensuring orders are correctly picked, packed, labeled, and dispatched according to company and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Stage, and prepare materials and finished goods for shipment

• Load and unload trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material-handling equipment

• Verify shipping documents, packing lists, and labels for accuracy

• Package products according to shipping specifications to prevent damage

• Maintain accurate inventory records and update warehouse management systems

• Inspect materials for damage or discrepancies and report issues promptly

• Follow all safety procedures, OSHA guidelines, and company policies

• Keep shipping and staging areas clean, organized, and hazard-free

• Coordinate with shipping, receiving, and production teams to meet deadlines

• Perform other job related tasks assigned by the manager.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Previous warehouse, shipping, or material handling experience preferred

• Forklift certification or ability to become certified

• Basic computer skills for inventory and shipping systems

• Ability to read work orders, shipping instructions, and labels

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs regularly

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods

• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures

Skills & Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Time management and ability to meet shipping deadlines

• Team-oriented with good communication skills

• Strong commitment to safety and quality

Work Environment

• Warehouse or distribution center

• May involve shift work, overtime, or weekend hours depending on business needs

This position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship.

Travel Time:

No Travel

Physical Attributes:

Bending at Waist, Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Foot Controls, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Mechanical Hazards, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Piece Work, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Stooping, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

Monday - Friday: 8 hours/day; Standing 30%, Walking 30%, Sitting 40%-50%, Inside 90%, Outside 10%

Pay Range:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The hourly pay range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $19.00 - $23.00.*Application window will remain open until qualified candidates have been identified.

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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