Shipping and Receiving Specialist
Overview
Join our dynamic logistics team as a Shipping and Receiving Specialist, where your expertise will drive the seamless flow of goods through our warehouse operations. In this vital role, you’ll coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, manage inventory accuracy, and ensure compliance with shipping regulations. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will help us deliver exceptional service to our customers and maintain efficient warehouse distribution processes.This position offers an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of our supply chain, supporting e-commerce growth and international trade compliance.
Responsibilities
- Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders using inventory management software and RF scanners
- Prepare outgoing shipments by picking, packing, and labeling products accurately for delivery
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers to load and unload trucks efficiently while adhering to safety standards
- Maintain accurate data entry within warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems like AS400 or similar platforms
- Ensure proper packaging of products to prevent damage during transit and optimize space utilization in pallets and containers
- Coordinate with logistics partners to schedule pickups, track shipments, and resolve any shipping & receiving issues promptly
- Conduct regular inventory counts, reconcile discrepancies, and update stock levels within inventory management software
- Support order fulfillment processes for e-commerce platforms, ensuring timely processing of customer orders
- Comply with trade regulations and international trade laws during cross-border shipments
- Assist in maintaining a clean, organized warehouse environment supporting overall warehouse operations
- Proven experience in warehouse management system (WMS), inventory management software, or ERP systems such as AS400 or MRP platforms
- Strong knowledge of shipping logistics, order picking & packing, and stock stocking procedures
- Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, RF scanners, and other warehouse equipment safely; forklift certification preferred
- Basic math skills for calculating weights, measurements, and quantities accurately
- Excellent data entry skills with attention to detail for maintaining precise records
- Customer service mindset with the ability to communicate effectively with team members and external partners
- Prior experience in warehouse operations or distribution centers is highly desirable
- Familiarity with international trade regulations and trade compliance standards is a plus
Benefits
- Paid time off
