Shipping Warehouse Assistant

Shipping Warehouse Assistant

A Shipping Warehouse Assistant supports daily warehouse operations by preparing and packing outgoing orders. This role ensures products are accurately picked, packaged, labeled, and shipped on time while maintaining a safe and organized warehouse environment.

Key responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer orders according to shipping instructions
• Prepare shipments by labeling, wrapping, and documenting packages
• Verify items, quantities, and product codes before shipping
• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, or forklifts (if certified)
• Maintain accurate shipping records and update inventory systems
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards
• Assist with inventory counts and stock replenishment when needed
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Typical and day-to-day functions

• Review and organize orders for the day
• Print shipping labels
• Pick the correct product, quantity, and SKU number
• Box item(s) to prepare for shipping
• Pick, pack, and relieve items in the system
• Place packages in the proper shipping area
• Report low stock, damaged items, or discrepancies
• Return unused items to the proper warehouse location
• Keep packing stations clean and stocked with supplies
• Organize boxes, labels, tape, and packing materials
• Follow safety procedures and warehouse guidelines

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and personnel skills.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks at once and adapt to change.
• Detail Oriented to verify accuracy of shipments
• Technology Proficiency: Experience with inventory systems
• High School Diploma or GED
• Reliable transportation
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Frequent lifting, bending, twisting, and reaching
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with heat, noise, and dust
• Prior LTL and FTL shipping knowledge preferred
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and PPE requirements preferred

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8-hour shifts between the hours of 6:00am and 6pm, overtime as scheduled

$19/hr. D.O.E.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance premium paid at 75%
• Vision Insurance premium paid at 100%
• Dental Insurance
• Pet insurance paid for one pet
• 401K matching
• Paid holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Retention and referral bonuses