Shipper / Packer

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a reliable Shipper/Packer in Needham, MA. This role involves managing daily shipping and packing operations in a Monday–Friday schedule, with potential overtime, and a pay range of $23.00–$25.00 per hour.

The successful candidate will read and interpret packing instructions, generate required shipping documents, and maintain an organized shipping area while supporting basic inventory tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous shipping/packing or warehouse experience required.
• Experience with bills of lading and waybills preferred.
• Ability to read and follow customer instructions and packaging specs.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily shipping and packing operations as the primary shipping associate.
• Pack products to meet customer-specific packaging requirements for items from small components to long tubing.
• Read job travelers and packing specs to determine packaging methods.
• Generate packing lists, shipping labels, bills of lading, and waybills using ERP system (UPS, FedEx, LTL).
• Verify documentation, certifications, and labels on outgoing shipments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Dependable

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our client, a family-owned and operated manufacturing company, is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Shipper/Packer to join their team in Needham, MA.

Location: Needham, MA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00AM–5:00 PM (Some overtime opportunities available)
Pay: $23.00-25.00/hour

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily shipping and packing operations as the primary shipping associate
• Carefully pack products ranging from small precision components to 5-foot lengths of tubing, ensuring each shipment meets customer-specific packaging requirements
• Read and interpret job travelers, customer instructions, and packing specifications to determine the appropriate packaging method for each order
• Generate packing lists, shipping labels, bills of lading, and waybills using the company's ERP system (UPS, FedEx, LTL)
• Verify that all outgoing shipments include the correct documentation, certifications, and labels
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient shipping area
• Order and replenish shipping supplies as needed
• Assist with basic inventory tasks during slower shipping periods
• Serve as the final quality checkpoint to ensure orders are accurate, complete, and ready for shipment

Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous experience in shipping, packing, or warehouse operations required
• Experience preparing shipments for small parcel and freight carriers; familiarity with bills of lading and waybills preferred
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow detailed customer instructions and identify errors before products leave the facility
• Ability to analyze packaging requirements and use sound judgment when handling products with varying sizes, materials, and levels of fragility
• Comfortable using computers and learning ERP systems (ERP experience is a plus)
• Ability to lift and handle products weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently
• Looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, is dependable, and is interested in growing with the company

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