Shipping and Packaging Associate

Dream Electronic Recycling; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Dream Electronic Recycling is seeking a Shipping & Packaging Associate to prepare online orders for shipment with accuracy and care. The role emphasizes secure packaging, precise labeling, and timely dispatch in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to resize and customize shipping boxes, print labels, and compare rate options to control costs while meeting daily deadlines.

Qualifications

• Requires attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience in shipping/warehouse preferred but not required.
• Proficient with computers and label printing software.

Responsibilities

• Package daily online orders for shipment and ensure accuracy.
• Cushion, wrap, and secure products for transit.
• Resize and customize shipping boxes for different sizes.
• Print and apply accurate shipping labels using shipping software.
• Verify order accuracy before packaging.
• Compare shipping rates to select cost-effective methods.
• Maintain organized, clean, and safe workstation.
• Monitor shipping supplies and notify when replenishment is needed.
• Meet daily shipping deadlines with high accuracy.

Skills

Shipping software

Label printers

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Tools

Shipping software

Thermal label printers

Job description

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave
• Flexible schedule

Position Summary

The Shipping & Packaging Associate is responsible for preparing online orders for shipment by ensuring every item is packaged securely, accurately labeled, and shipped on time. This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Package and prepare daily online orders for shipment.
• Carefully cushion, wrap, and secure products to prevent damage during transit.
• Measure, resize, and customize shipping boxes for items of various sizes and shapes to minimize shipping costs while ensuring protection.
• Print and apply shipping labels accurately using shipping software.
• Verify order accuracy before packaging and shipment.
• Compare shipping rates and select the most cost-effective shipping method when appropriate.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe shipping and packing workstation.
• Monitor and maintain shipping supply inventory, notifying management when supplies need to be replenished.
• Meet daily shipping deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality.

Qualifications

• Previous shipping, packaging, warehouse, or fulfillment experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to accurately resize and customize shipping boxes.
• Working knowledge of computers, shipping software, and thermal label printers.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to lift and move packages weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.