PSAE - Shipping/Receiving Associate

Manpower, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Associate in Allentown, PA to support receiving, staging, packing, and inventory control.

The role requires attention to detail, safety consciousness, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment, handling documentation and equipment operation on 1st/2nd shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to verify inventory paperwork accurately (packing slips, POs, invoices).
• Experience operating warehouse equipment (sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks).
• Comfort using computer databases to enter and track inventory.
• Strong attention to detail during inspection, tallying, and documenting variances.
• Commitment to housekeeping and safety in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive shipments by unloading, inspecting, and tallying against packing slips, POs, and invoices.
• Prepare, stage, and package outgoing orders for shipment with proper documentation.
• Manage transport docs (bills of lading) and coordinate local pickups/carrier dispatches.
• Maintain inventory records by entering transactions and tracking stock locations.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and shrink-wrap equipment safely and keep area compliant.

Skills

Inventory paperwork

MHE operation

Database entry

Detail orientation

Safety awareness

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Our client, a logistics and warehouse operations team, is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Associate to join their team. As a Shipping/Receiving Associate, you will be part of the warehouse operations group supporting day-to-day fulfillment and inventory accuracy. The ideal candidate will bring a strong focus on detail, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment—skills that will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Shipping/Receiving Associate

Location: Allentown, PA

Shift: 1st and 2nd Shift

What's the Job?

• Receive shipments by unloading, inspecting, and tallying incoming deliveries while checking items against packing slips, purchase orders, and invoices to record damages or shortages.
• Prepare, stage, and package outgoing orders, ensuring orders are ready for shipment and properly documented.
• Manage transport documentation (including bills of lading) and coordinate local customer pickups or carrier dispatches.
• Maintain inventory control by entering transaction data into computer databases, managing stock locations, and keeping accurate inventory records.
• Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, and shrink-wrap machinery) safely and in line with warehouse guidelines, while keeping the work area clean and compliant with safety regulations.

What's Needed?

• Ability to verify inventory paperwork accurately and consistently (packing slips, purchase orders, and invoices).
• Experience operating warehouse material handling equipment such as Sit DownForklifts and Pallet Jacks, following established safety procedures.
• Comfort working with computer databases to enter and track inventory transactions and stock locations.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting, tallying, and documenting damages or shortages.
• Commitment to housekeeping and safety practices to maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a role that keeps products moving and inventory accurate from receiving to shipping.
• Opportunity to build reliable warehouse operations skills, including documentation, inventory control, and equipment operation.
• Be part of a team environment where safety and accuracy matter every day.
• Contribute directly to customer order fulfillment through careful staging and packaging.
• Develop confidence in warehouse systems by maintaining transaction records and stock locations.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.