Shipping and Receiving Associate

MDS Staffing; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC in Manchester, CT is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Assistant to ensure accurate, on-time movement of incoming materials and outgoing orders. The role emphasizes organization, reliability, and collaboration with warehouse teams.

You will receive shipments, verify against PO and packing slips, prepare labels and bills of ladings, and keep records up to date in our systems. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive UPS, FedEx, and LTL shipments; inspect for damage and verify quantities against POs 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 to keep shipments moving on schedule.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe loading dock and storage area.

Skills

Organizational skills

Warehouse experience

Computer skills

ERP/shipping software familiarity

Lift up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.