Shipping Associate

SmartHire is looking for a Shipping Associate | Backup Driver to join a client in the Sumner area. Ideal candidate will have shipping, warehouse, and some driving experience. Valid WA State license, clean driving record and ability to lift 50lbs needed. You will be loading/unloading, operating a forklift and working within the Warehouse as well being a backup driver, This is a full time, direct hire role.

Shipping Associate

Location: Sumner WA

Salary: $21-$24 an hour DOE

Benefits: Paid Holidays, Paid-Time-Off, 401k with company match, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Group Life and AD&D, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Employee Assistance Plan Optional Insurance — additional voluntary life and AD&D, short-term disability and others, Tuition Assistance and more

Schedule: Mon – Thurs 5am – 330pm – overtime on Fridays as needed

Industry: Manufacturing

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Shipping Associate to support shipping, receiving, and inventory operations in a manufacturing environment. This position verifies incoming and outgoing shipments, maintains accurate records, prepares and packages materials, and serves as a backup driver.

Key Responsibilities

·      Load and unload materials safely, ensuring proper handling.

·      Verify shipment quantities, weights, measurements, and identifying information against bills of lading, invoices, purchase orders, and other records.

·      Pick, pack, label, and prepare materials for shipment.

·      Inspect outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications.

·      Record incoming materials and shipment activity in the software system.

·      Route received materials to the appropriate departments or storage areas.

·      Perform cycle counts and physical inventories to maintain inventory accuracy.

·      Monitor and replenish shipping materials and supplies.

·      Operate a forklift to move materials between receiving, storage, and production areas.

·      Maintain organized shipping records, including filing and copying documents.

·      Provide backup driving support as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

·      Minimum of two years of shipping and receiving experience.

·      At least one year of driving experience (and be insurable)

·      Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify shipment or inventory discrepancies.

·      Ability to organize tasks and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

·      Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

·      Effective communication and teamwork skills.

·      Flexibility to adapt to changing operational needs.

·      Reliable, punctual attendance.

SmartTalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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