Shipping and Receiving Associate

True North Consultants, Inc.; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in Manchester, CT is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Assistant for a full-time role. You will ensure accurate, on-time movement of incoming materials and outgoing orders, supporting warehouse teams.

Responsibilities include receiving shipments from UPS, FedEx, arranging packing, labeling, bills of lading, and keeping records up to date. The job emphasizes organization and reliability in a busy loading dock.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive UPS, FedEx, and LTL shipments; check goods 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 colleagues to keep shipments moving on schedule.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe loading dock and storage area.

Skills

Shipping

Receiving

Warehouse operations

Organization

Attention to detail

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.