Warehouse Receiver / Material Handler - Day Shift

Haakon Industries is a manufacturing company whose mission is to breathe life into an advanced and responsible future.  We accomplish our goal by making engineered-to-order products of exceptional quality, solving challenges with technical and sustainable solutions, and maintaining healthy working relationships. 

Warehouse Receiver / Material Handler - Day Shift
Cheney, Washington

Monday–Friday | Day Shift | 5-day work week

Pay
$21.44–$28.00 per hour starting wage, based on experience
Structured increases at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year, with annual reviews after that

About Haakon
Haakon is an established industrial manufacturer known for quality, reliability, and long-term stability. We build real equipment, solve real problems, and take pride in the work we do.

Our culture is built on accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and ownership. This is a place for people who want to grow, contribute, and master their craft.

About the Role
We are hiring a Warehouse Receiver / Material Handler to support the flow of materials throughout our manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for receiving, verifying, organizing, and staging materials that keep production moving.

This is not a sit-down warehouse job. You’ll be on your feet throughout the shift, working with incoming materials, inventory, production teams, and equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role also requires the ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, packing documentation, and material information accurately.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Attention to detail and safe equipment operation are required at all times.

What You’ll Do
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against purchase orders and drawings
• Read and interpret blueprints, build drawings, and material documentation
• Enter receipt data into the system and maintain accurate inventory records
• Perform cycle counts and inventory audits
• Transport materials to proper storage locations using forklifts or other equipment
• Follow FIFO and FEFO inventory practices where applicable
• Identify and report damaged or non-conforming materials
• Maintain organized records and documentation for compliance
• Work with production, shipping, and purchasing to keep materials flowing

What We’re Looking For
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic computer skills including data entry, Excel, and email
• Ability to read packing slips, invoices, bills of lading, and production drawings
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or shop drawings
• Reliable and shows up on time
• Works independently and as part of a team

You’ll Do Well Here If
• You like staying organized and keeping things accurate
• You take pride in catching mistakes before they become problems
• You don’t need constant supervision to stay productive
• You’re willing to learn systems, processes, and equipment
• You enjoy supporting production and helping operations run smoothly

Preferred Experience
• 2+ years forklift experience
• Warehouse, receiving, inventory, or material handling experience
• Experience reading blueprints or production drawings
• Experience with inventory systems or ERP/WMS platforms

The Work
• On your feet most of the shift
• Regular lifting up to 25 lbs, occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
• Operating forklifts and material handling equipment
• Fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment

Benefits
• 100% employer-paid medical and dental
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities to learn and grow within operations
• Stable, long-term work with consistent hours

Why People Stay at Haakon
• Team-first environment where people pull their weight
• Clear expectations and accountability
• Opportunity to learn multiple departments and build skills
• Stable, long-term work with consistent hours

Additional Requirements
• This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening
• Must be able to work safely in a production environment

Haakon is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.