What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Shipping and Receiving Associate position at East Coast Truck & Trailer Sales, Inc.?
Warehouse Shipping & Receiving Associate - Portsmouth, VA
East Coast Truck & Trailer Sales, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Shipping & Receiving Associate to join our team. For over 30 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in commercial truck and trailer solutions by providing premium parts, expert services, and full-service sales to the auto transport, towing, and waste management industries. We’ve built long-term partnerships by doing things the right way and standing behind the quality of our work. Our distribution center ships hundreds of orders each week across the country and around the world, and we are looking for a dependable professional who takes pride in accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork.
Position Summary:
The Warehouse Shipping & Receiving Associate will support daily warehouse operations by moving, storing, organizing, and transporting merchandise. This role involves physical work, attention to detail, safe equipment operation, and consistent teamwork. The individual in this position contributes directly to order accuracy, inventory integrity, and the smooth flow of materials throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Load, unload, unpack, and store materials and products safely and efficiently.
- Place items in designated storage locations and maintain organized stock areas.
- Assist with receiving and inspecting incoming shipments.
- Prepare and package outbound shipments for accurate and timely delivery.
- Transport merchandise between the warehouse and main building.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe working environment.
- Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely.
- Perform additional warehouse duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Experience operating a forklift (current or previous certification strongly preferred).
- Prior experience in Shipping & Receiving and/or inventory control.
- Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working in various weather conditions and standing for extended periods.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to work a rotating Saturday schedule as business needs require.
- Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a teamwork-oriented mindset.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Occasional Saturday Rotation: 8 am- 12 pm (Typically once every 3 weeks)
Competitive Benefits:
- 100% Employer Paid Health Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off- accrues monthly during first year of employment / increases annually thereafter
- 6 Paid Holidays
- We operate around heavy equipment, so we are a drug free workplace (including THC). Candidates must successfully complete a drug screening prior to hire.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Forklift: 2 years (Preferred)
- Warehouse: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18