Shipping and Receiving Associate

Job Description

Job Description

EverStaff, a specialized recruiting firm, is actively searching for potential candidates for Direct Hire positions with one of our top clients. These positions entail direct employment with the client that offers exceptional work culture, benefits, PTO, and growth potential.

Pay Rate: $18.00/hr. - $22.00/hr.

Shift: Tuesday – Thursday; 7:30am – 4:00pm

Job Title: Warehouse Associate – Shipping & Receiving

Position Summary:
The Warehouse Associate is responsible for managing all incoming and outgoing shipments, maintaining warehouse organization and cleanliness, and ensuring operational efficiency while adhering to company safety practices. This role also involves handling deliveries and pickups as needed, preparing shipments, verifying accuracy, and following proper packaging procedures. Additionally, the Warehouse Associate will assist with purchasing, invoicing, and following up on delinquent orders.

Essential Responsibilities:

Warehouse/Shipping & Receiving:

• Properly wrap and package fragile equipment and instruments to ensure safe shipment.
• Receive, inspect, and document all incoming items, including new, used, service, and non-inventory items.
• Assign bin locations and enter item details into the inventory management system (SAGE100).
• Process billing for outgoing shipments, excluding service and capital shipments.
• Enter authorized credit card purchases and material requisitions into the system.
• Print picking sheets, pack items, and calculate freight charges.
• Operate pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload equipment and supplies.
• Maintain knowledge of shipping regulations for UPS, FedEx, and motor carriers.
• Perform periodic physical inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Conduct routine maintenance of inventory records, including bin locations and vendor part numbers.
• Perform light building maintenance (e.g., replacing light bulbs, snow removal, and trash disposal).
• Cross-train with other team members to provide backup support when needed.

Deliveries/Pickups:

• Transport and deliver items to customers as required.
• Maintain delivery vehicle cleanliness and schedule routine maintenance.
• Keep a log of mileage and inventory at customer sites.
• Pump and transport chemicals at customer locations following proper safety guidelines.
• Ensure proper paperwork is completed for all transported items.
• Load and unload delivery trucks as necessary.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Order warehouse, office, and shipping supplies as needed.
• Process returns and obtain credits for incorrectly ordered items.
• Review freight bills and file claims with shipping carriers when necessary.
• Stay current on all required hazardous materials (HAZMAT) training and regulations.
• Enter purchase orders and follow up with vendors on order status.
• Order standard stock, backordered, and non-stock items.
• Generate reorder reports for warehouse inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of shipping and receiving experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Experience with SAGE100 preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to multitask, work in a team environment, and maintain professionalism.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and organization.
• Competence in operating material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) materials is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, listen, and communicate.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, as well as kneel, stoop, or crouch.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes for handling heavy equipment.
• Must have strong depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

If you feel you have the above qualifications, please apply for immediate consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected status under the law.

EverStaff is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V/SO/GI)