Shipping and Receiving Associate

Markent Personnel; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Markent Personnel in Manchester, CT is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Assistant for a full-time role. You will support the accurate, on-time movement of incoming materials and outgoing orders, work with shipping records, and collaborate with warehouse teams to keep daily operations flowing.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years in warehouse/shipping, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of warehouse, shipping, receiving, or logistics experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with shipping software and ERP systems.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Forklift certification, or willingness to obtain it, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive UPS, FedEx, and LTL shipments; verify quantities against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Pack, label, and stage outgoing orders to meet daily shipping deadlines.
• Prepare shipping labels and bills of lading; keep inventory and shipment records current in company systems.
• Coordinate with drivers, vendors, and sales colleagues to keep shipments moving on schedule.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe loading dock and storage area.

Skills

Organizational skills

Basic computer literacy

Attention to detail

Forklift certification (a plus)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

UPS

FedEx

ERP systems

Job description

We are recruiting a Shipping and Receiving Assistant for a full-time opportunity in Manchester, Connecticut. This role supports accurate, on-time movement of incoming materials and outgoing orders. We are looking for someone organized, dependable, and comfortable working with shipping records and warehouse teams.

What you will do

• Receive UPS, FedEx, and LTL shipments; check goods for damage and verify quantities against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Pack, label, and stage outgoing orders accurately to meet daily shipping deadlines.
• Prepare shipping labels and bills of lading, and keep inventory and shipment records current in company systems.
• Coordinate with drivers, vendors, and sales colleagues to keep shipments moving on schedule.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe loading dock and storage area.

What we are looking for

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to two years of warehouse, shipping, receiving, or logistics experience preferred; candidates with strong organizational skills are also encouraged to apply.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory or shipping software, such as UPS, FedEx, or ERP systems.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Forklift certification, or willingness to obtain it, is a plus.