Job ID: 1800723
Reference Code: AJ-Shipping-& Receiving Specialist
Job Summary
We are seeking a dependable Shipping & Receiving Specialist for a direct hire opportunity in Kent, WA, supporting busy manufacturing and distribution warehouse operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys staying organized, keeping shipments moving, and ensuring materials are received, stocked, and shipped accurately.
The Shipping & Receiving Specialist will join a team-oriented environment where accuracy, reliability, and communication are valued. Candidates can expect supportive leadership, steady full-time hours, and the opportunity to build long-term skills in warehouse operations, inventory control, freight shipping, and logistics. This is a strong opportunity for someone with hands-on warehouse experience who takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive incoming shipments, verify quantities against packing slips, and inspect materials for accuracy and damage.
- Prepare, package, label, and ship outgoing orders according to customer and carrier requirements.
- Load and unload trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
- Maintain organized warehouse stock, support inventory accuracy, and assist with cycle counts as needed.
- Update shipping, receiving, and inventory information in warehouse management or ERP systems.
- Coordinate with purchasing, production, customer service, and warehouse teams to support timely material flow.
Compensation and Benefits
- Job Type: Direct Hire.
- Pay: $24 to $28 per hour.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Receive, inspect, document, and stage inbound materials for warehouse and production use.
- Prepare outbound shipments, including packaging, labeling, documentation, and carrier coordination.
- Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to safely move materials throughout the warehouse.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and support an organized, efficient warehouse environment.
- 1 or more years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, or logistics experience.
- Ability to safely operate a forklift. Forklift certification is a plus.
- Experience using RF scanners, warehouse management systems, inventory software, or ERP systems.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds throughout the workday.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
- Reliable work habits and the ability to work well with warehouse, production, purchasing, and customer service teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with UPS, FedEx, DHL, or LTL freight shipping.
- Experience using ERP or inventory systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Epicor, or Microsoft Dynamics.
- Cycle counting, inventory control, or stock reconciliation experience.
- Prior experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or production warehouse environment.