Shipping and Receiving Specialist

Position Summary

At Lone Survivalist, we sell survival and outdoor products to help others stay ready. We believe in working hard, staying sharp, and building a team that’s just as passionate about the outdoors as we are.

The Shipper is responsible for accurately preparing, packaging, and shipping customer orders while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient warehouse. This position plays a critical role in ensuring customers receive the correct products on time and in excellent condition. The Shipper supports both online and in-person retail operations and assists with general warehouse responsibilities as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Pick customer orders accurately using pick lists.
• Verify products, quantities, and order accuracy before packaging.
• Package merchandise securely to prevent damage during shipment.
• Generate and apply shipping labels.
• Insert provided literature into each order.
• Process shipments through approved carriers (UPS, USPS, FedEx, etc.).
• Maintain shipping accuracy and meet daily shipping deadlines.
• Assist with receiving incoming shipments and verifying inventory.
• Stock inventory in designated warehouse locations.
• Restock picking locations as inventory is depleted.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Follow established warehouse procedures and safety practices.
• Report damaged merchandise, inventory discrepancies, equipment issues, or safety hazards.
• Assist with inventory counts, cycle counts, and warehouse organization.
• Operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, carts, ladders, and other warehouse equipment safely.
• Assist customers purchasing merchandise in person when requested.
• Work cooperatively with other warehouse employees to achieve daily production goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous warehouse, shipping, fulfillment, or retail experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally lift more than 50 pounds with assistance or appropriate equipment.
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb ladders.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment.
• Work in varying warehouse temperatures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet shipping deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Basic mathematical skills for counting inventory.
• Commitment to workplace safety.

Work Environment

This position works primarily in a warehouse environment with frequent movement throughout the facility. Employees may be exposed to varying temperatures, warehouse equipment, shipping materials, and moderate noise levels.

Performance Expectations

Employees in this position are expected to:

• Maintain a high level of shipping accuracy.
• Meet daily shipping and fulfillment goals.
• Follow all company safety policies.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• Protect company property, equipment, and customer information.

Lone Survivalist is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment background check, in accordance with applicable law?
• Are you able to safely lift and move packages weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation?
• Are you able to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical work for most of an 8-hour shift, with or without reasonable accommodation?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Shipping & Receiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Staunton, VA 24401 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18