E-Commerce Shipping Associate

MERS Goodwill; Blue Springs, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision benefits

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Job summary

MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is hiring an E-Commerce Shipping Associate in Blue Springs. The role supports shipping operations, including order pulling, packing, labeling, and interfacing with transit services.

A high school diploma is preferred, but not required, and strong typing (40+ WPM), math, and computer skills are valued. The position is full-time with an hourly pay rate of $16.00, and benefits begin for qualifying employees.

Qualifications

• No degree required; HS Diploma/GED preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Must be organized and able to interact with a diverse workforce.
• Strong math, computer, and website navigation skills; typing 40+ WPM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pull orders from shelves and scan merchandise to track custody; add items to cart.
• Use disc-resurfacing machines per instructions.
• Notify supervisor of errors in pulling, listing, or damage.
• Package and seal items; prepare correct postage based on weight/dimensions.
• Create address labels and postage stickers; ensure contents are correct.
• Sort packages for shipping and assist with loading/unloading shipments.
• Maintain production station and keep it clean.
• Build professional relationships with team members and leadership.

Skills

Effective communication

Typing 40+ WPM

Organizational skills

Computer & website navigation

Education

HS diploma/GED preferred

Tools

Disc resurfacing machines

Job description

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Position Type:Hourly Full-Time
Hourly Rate:$16.00
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MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and professionalE-Commerce Shipping Associateto join ourE Commerce - Blue Springsteam! The ideal candidate will support our mission, "Changing Lives Through the Power of Work!" and embody our core values of diversity, integrity, passion, professionalism, respect, and responsibility.

If you're seeking an opportunity that empowers you to achieve new goals while pursuing a mission-driven career, then this is the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

No degree is required. High School Diploma/GED preferred. The ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with co-workers, customers, and management. Must be organized and capable of interacting with a diverse work population—necessary math, computer, and website navigation skills. Complex reasoning and decision-making skills are required. The ability to type 40 + WPM is strongly preferred.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Accurately pull orders from the shelf, scan merchandise to track the chain of custody, and add to cart.
• Use disc-resurfacing machines according to instructions.
• Notify the supervisor of any errors in pulling, listing, or damaging products.
• Locate boxes and packaging material appropriate for the item being shipped.
• Package and seal items, preventing damage to merchandise.
• Weigh items, ensuring correct postage based on weight and dimensions.
• Create address labels and postage stickers, and ensure the package contents.
• Sort packages into designated containers, bags, or carts for shipping.
• Assist the shipping company with loading or unloading packages.
• Support the supervisor with the purging or relocation of inventory.
• Prepare the production station before and clean the station after every shift.
• Establishes and maintains positive and professional relationships with team members and leadership and works cross-functionally with other teams to increase communication.
• Utilizes safe work practices through awareness and observation and contributes to ensuring the workplace is hazard-free by removing obstructions and keeping aisles and designated walkways debris-free.
• Maintain a professional appearance always, adhering to MERS/Goodwill's dress code.
• Safeguards agency assets, including cash, donated items, and purchased items, from harm, damage, or theft. Reports any incidents of theft or unauthorized possession of agency assets.
• Must adhere to all MERS/Goodwill policies, Goodwill Retail procedures, and safety and security regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Immediate date of hire individual and family medical benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Individual and family dental and vision benefits on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours week.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 403(B) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 403(B) Retirement + Employer Match after one year of employment for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 401(A) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• PTO Accrual up to 15 days based on hours worked.
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Schedules

MERS Missouri Goodwill is an equal-opportunity employer. MERS Goodwill does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.

MERS Missouri Goodwill requires various background and records checks upon employment.