Shipping and Receiving Associate

Sora Resource Group; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sora Resource Group is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Assistant for a full-time role in Manchester, Connecticut. The successful candidate will ensure accurate, on-time movement of incoming materials and outgoing orders and work closely with warehouse teams.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years in warehouse/shipping/logistics, basic computer skills, and the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds. Forklift certification is a plus and not mandatory.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to stand for extended periods

Lift up to 50 pounds

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.