Senior Warehouse Associate / Shipping & Receiving Specialist

RightStone; Ohio; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RightStone is seeking a Senior Warehouse Associate / Shipping & Receiving Specialist for our Tallmadge, OH site. This 6-month temporary contract pays $20.00 per hour. The role focuses on shipping, receiving, inventory control, and material handling in a high-volume warehouse.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of experience in warehouse operations, strong documentation skills, and familiarity with DOT and safety procedures. The schedule is Mon-Fri, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with weekends off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years in warehouse, shipping/receiving, logistics, or material handling.
• Experience with packing, loading, shipping, and receiving processes.
• Basic computer proficiency and warehouse systems usage.
• Ability to read and follow shipping docs and SOPs.
• Experience in manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Preferred: IATA certification and hazardous air shipments.
• SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform shipping, receiving, packing, loading, unloading, and material handling activities in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation.
• Prepare, package, label, and stage shipments according to customer and company requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using warehouse or inventory management systems.
• Ensure compliance with DOT shipping regulations, hazardous material handling requirements, and company safety procedures.
• Read and follow work instructions, shipping documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Support inventory control activities, including cycle counts and material movement.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse while meeting daily productivity goals.
• Respond quickly to changing priorities while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Warehouse Operations

Inventory Management

Safety Compliance

DOT Regulations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory Software

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Warehouse Associate / Shipping & Receiving Specialist to join our fast-paced warehouse operations team in Tallmadge, OH 44278. This is a 6-month temporary contract offering $20.00 per hour. In this role, you will support shipping, receiving, inventory, and material handling operations while ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with shipping regulations. This opportunity is ideal for warehouse professionals with at least three years of experience who thrive in a high-volume environment and are looking to make an immediate impact.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday
• 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Weekends Off)

What You'll Do

• Perform shipping, receiving, packing, loading, unloading, and material handling activities in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation.
• Prepare, package, label, and stage shipments according to customer and company requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using warehouse or inventory management systems.
• Ensure compliance with DOT shipping regulations, hazardous material handling requirements, and company safety procedures.
• Read and follow work instructions, shipping documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Support inventory control activities, including cycle counts and material movement.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse while meeting daily productivity goals.
• Respond quickly to changing priorities while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy.

QualificationsRequired

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of warehouse, shipping & receiving, logistics, or material handling experience.
• Working knowledge of packing, loading, shipping, and receiving processes.
• Basic computer proficiency and experience using warehouse or inventory management systems.
• Basic math skills for inventory counting, measuring, and shipping documentation.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, shipping documents, correspondence, and safety procedures.
• Basic written communication and record-keeping skills.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

Preferred

• International Air Transportation (IATA) certification and experience with hazardous air shipments.
• DOT shipping knowledge and experience with road/trucking shipping regulations.
• SAP experience is a plus but not required.

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute as a team member.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and accountable.
• Positive attitude with a customer-service mindset.
• Safety-conscious with a proactive approach to risk prevention.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and results-oriented.
• Willingness to learn new systems, certifications, and operational procedures.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Expected Role Challenges

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume warehouse environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Maintain accuracy while handling multiple shipments and warehouse tasks simultaneously.
• Navigate a busy warehouse with constant movement of personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Ensure compliance with shipping regulations, hazardous materials requirements, and company safety standards.
• Respond quickly to operational demands while maintaining productivity, quality, and safety.

Work Environment

• Warehouse-based position in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Frequent lifting, moving, packing, loading, and handling of materials.
• Continuous interaction with warehouse equipment, inventory, and personnel.
• Warehouse noise and equipment traffic are part of the daily work environment.
• Strict adherence to all company safety policies and procedures is required.