We’re Hiring: Weekend Shipping/Receiving/Warehouse Specialist

Looking for a full-time opportunity that gives you four days off each week? Join Kato Cable’s weekend team!

In this hands-on role, you will:

• Receive, inspect, and document incoming materials
• Prepare project kits for production
• Package and ship customer orders
• Maintain accurate inventory and ERP records
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment
• Support cycle counts, quality checks, and warehouse organization

We’re looking for someone who works safely, takes pride in accuracy, adapts to changing priorities, and enjoys being part of a collaborative manufacturing team.

Prior shipping, receiving, warehouse, inventory, or ERP experience is preferred—but a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are just as important.

Location: Mankato, MN
Schedule: Friday–Sunday, 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Pay: $20.00–$24.00 per hour (plus shift differential)
Work three days and enjoy four days off!

Ready to help keep production moving and ensure our customers receive the right products at the right time? Apply now!

 JOB PURPOSE: The Shipping/Receiving/Warehouse Specialist is responsible for accurately receiving, inspecting, storing, kitting, and shipping materials in support of production and customer requirements. This role plays a critical part in maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring on-time material availability, and upholding Kato Cable’s safety and ISO quality standards. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive, unpack, inspect, and document incoming materials; identify and report discrepancies or damage.
• Accurately record material transactions in the ERP system, including receipts, transfers, issues, and shipments.
• Perform project kitting.
• Box orders and prepare shipments using appropriate packaging, spacers, fillers, labels, and documentation per customer specifications.
• Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory records to support operational needs.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, Aerial lift and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform quality assurance checks as required.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in alignment with Kato Cable’s housekeeping standards.
• Support inventory cycle counts and reconciliation activities.
• Assist with special projects or process improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

All duties must be performed in compliance with Kato Cable safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and ISO quality requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience, Competencies and Education

High school diploma or GED required.

Basic computer skills, including data entry and email.

Ability to read and interpret shipping documents, labels, and basic drawings.

Ability to perform basic calculations related to counts, weights, and measurements.

Ability to identify and escalate in-process problems, manage changing priorities, and work independently with minimal supervision.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• 1+ year experience in shipping and receiving or warehouse operations.
• Experience with inventory control processes.
• Prior experience using an ERP system.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MEASURES

The Shipping/Receiving/Warehouse Specialist is accountable for:

• Completing assigned tasks safely and in compliance with company policies.
• Adhere to Kato Cable’s Quality Policy and ISO procedural requirements.
• Maintaining organized work areas and good housekeeping practices.
• Working independently while remaining flexible and willing to support various tasks as business needs evolve.
• Using required machinery and equipment appropriately and safely.
• Demonstrating respectful, professional, and collaborative behavior with all team members.
• Completing work accurately and within expected timeframes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

Stand - Constant

Walk - Constant

Sit - Rare/Occasional

Use of Hands or Fingers - Constant

Reaching - Frequent

Climb or Balance - Rare/Occasional

Crouching or Kneeling - Frequent

Talk or Hear - Constant

• Weight Requirements
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 75 lbs. occasionally, with or without mechanical assistance.
• Use of forklifts and pallet jacks required.

0 – 10 lbs. - Frequent

11 – 25 lbs. - Frequent

26 – 50 lbs. - Frequent

51 – 75 lbs. - Rare/Occasional

76 – 100 lbs. - Rare/Occasional

100+ lbs. - Rare/Occasional

* Rare to Occasional (R/O) = 0-20 times during a shift or up to 33% of the time

* Frequent (F) = 20-100 times during a shift or 33-66% of the time

* Constant (C) = Over 100 times during a shift or 66-100% of the time

• Vision Requirements
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not normally exposed to weather conditions.  

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate and may require hearing protection in designated areas.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.