Shipping and Receiving Associate

Accentuate Staffing; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Accentuate Staffing is assisting an established manufacturing company in Durham, NC, seeking a Shipping and Receiving Associate. This contract-to-hire position involves responsibilities such as receiving and inspecting shipments, verifying accuracy, preparing items for shipment, and maintaining inventory systems. Candidates should have 2+ years of relevant experience, knowledge of UPS and FedEx systems, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Applicants must be detail-oriented and able to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• 2+ years shipping and receiving experience.
• Strong knowledge of UPS and FedEx systems.
• Comfortable operating stand-up forklifts.
• Computer savvy with Microsoft Office and inventory tracking systems.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming shipments.
• Verify the accuracy of shipments against documentation.
• Inspect shipments for damages or discrepancies.
• Sign for deliveries and ensure correct quantity and quality.
• Prepare items for shipment including packaging and labeling.
• Create shipping documents like bills of lading and packing slips.
• Update inventory systems to reflect shipments.
• Conduct regular cycle counts for inventory accuracy.
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies.

Skills

Shipping and receiving experience

Knowledge of UPS and FedEx systems

Stand-up forklift operation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma/GED equivalent

Job description

Accentuate Staffing is assisting an established manufacturing company in the Durham area who is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Associate to join their team. This is a contract to hire opportunity working on 1st shift, 8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming shipments.
• Verify the accuracy of shipments against accompanying documentation.
• Inspect shipments for damages or discrepancies and report any issues to the appropriate parties.
• Sign for deliveries and ensure that the correct quantity and quality of items have been received.
• Prepare items for shipment, including packaging, labeling, and securing items for transportation.
• Create shipping documents, such as bills of lading, packing slips, and shipping labels.
• Update inventory systems or databases to reflect incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Conduct regular cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy.
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies and investigate any inventory-related issues.

Requirements

• Candidate must have 2+ years shipping and receiving as well as inventory experience.
• Must have strong knowledge of UPS and FedEx systems.
• Must be comfortable operating a stand-up forklifts
• Must be computer savvy with Microsoft Office and inventory tracking systems.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• High school diploma/GED equivalent required.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.