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Now hiring for a Shipping and Receiving Associate
Location: Old Hickory, TN
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM-7:00 PM
Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour
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Looking for Shipping and Receiving Associate jobs in Old Hickory where accuracy and teamwork keep products moving? This opportunity lets you play a key role in receiving incoming shipments, preparing outbound orders, and helping maintain an organized, efficient warehouse operation.
If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Warehouse Shipping and Receiving career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.
Key Responsibilities- Receive, inspect, store, and manage incoming inventory in accordance with company quality and regulatory standards.
- Pick, pack, label, and prepare orders for shipment based on internal requests and customer requirements.
- Prepare outgoing shipments and verify products, quantities, and shipping documentation for accuracy.
- Assist with inventory updates, cycle counts, adjustments, and discrepancy resolution.
- Process incoming and outgoing inventory transactions, including returns, transfers, and shipments.
- Support daily warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, staging, and material movement.
- Build and prepare shipping crates, pallets, and protective packaging materials as needed.
- Safely operate material-handling equipment, including forklifts, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment, as authorized.
- Maintain accurate inventory records using company inventory management and tracking systems.
- Assist with product breakdown, equipment disassembly, and decommissioning activities as required.
- Support material investigations, scrap processing, inventory reconciliation, and reverse logistics.
- Follow established safety procedures, quality standards, and operational work instructions.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment using Lean and 5S principles.
- Assist with creating and maintaining work instructions and operational documentation.
- Collaborate with warehouse, logistics, and internal support teams to meet operational deadlines.
- Perform additional warehouse and operational duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 1-3 years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehousing, logistics, fulfillment, or related operations preferred.
- Previous forklift experience or certification preferred.
- Experience with inventory control and warehouse management systems is a plus.
- Experience in a regulated or quality-controlled environment is beneficial.
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
- Knowledge of shipping, receiving, inventory control, and warehouse procedures.
- Mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and follow work instructions, shipping documents, and operational procedures.
- Basic computer skills, including inventory systems, spreadsheets, and data entry.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain accurate records.
- Proactive, dependable, and team-oriented approach to work.
- Valid driver's license with a safe driving record preferred.
Equipment and Systems Used
- Forklifts, order pickers, hand trucks, and other material-handling equipment.
- Ladders, hoists, slings, and related warehouse tools.
- Hand and power tools for packaging, assembly, and crate construction.
- Inventory management and enterprise software systems.
- Barcode scanners and inventory tracking devices.
- Standard office software and documentation tools.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) and static-control equipment, as required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the warehouse during the workday.
- Ability to lift and carry materials weighing approximately 25-50 pounds, with occasional heavier lifting as required.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive physical tasks.
- Manual dexterity for packaging, equipment operation, and computer data entry.
- Ability to read shipping labels, inventory records, and digital or printed documentation.
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
Work Environment
- Primarily a warehouse and shipping/receiving environment, with potential office and inventory system responsibilities.
- Regular exposure to warehouse equipment, material movement, and active shipping and receiving operations.
- Work may take place in climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled areas.
- Compliance with all company safety procedures, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements is expected
Benefits
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
- Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
- Safety-Focused Workplace with opportunities for growth and advancement.
"Productive and fun place to work. I liked working at Staffmark. It was a learning experience and it also gave me more knowledge about the culture of the industry." - Staffmark Shipping and Receiving Associate
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