Shipping and Receiving Associate

BGDC Distribution; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 32.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

BGDC Distribution, Inc. is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Associate to coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments and maintain accurate records.

You will ensure proper documentation, schedule deliveries, and communicate with carriers, customers, and internal teams to support efficient product handling and storage. This on-site role requires 1+ year in shipping/receiving or warehouse operations, strong attention to detail, and solid communication skills.

Qualificações

• 1+ year in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Verify shipments against manifests and records.
• Prepare shipping documents and route materials correctly.
• Coordinate with carriers and internal teams to schedule deliveries.
• Record shipment data for reporting and accounting.
• Resolve discrepancies with customers and partners.
• Maintain orderly warehouse and safety practices.

Conhecimentos

Shipping & receiving

Data entry

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Formação

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

WMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrição da vaga

Summary

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Shipping and Receiving Associate is responsible for coordinating and maintaining accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments. This role ensures proper documentation, scheduling, and communication with carriers, customers, and internal teams to support efficient product handling, delivery, and storage.

Schedule

3AM start time.

Essential Functions

• Verify accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments by comparing contents with manifests, invoices, or orders.
• Prepare and process shipping documents including work orders, bills of lading, and shipping orders to route materials appropriately.
• Determine the most effective shipping methods using knowledge of procedures, routes, and rates.
• Record and maintain shipment data such as weights, charges, space availability, damages, and discrepancies for reporting and accounting purposes.
• Contact carrier representatives to arrange shipments, deliveries, and provide instructions as needed.
• Communicate with customers to resolve discrepancies, damages, shortages, or other shipping-related issues.
• Maintain correspondence with customers and carriers, ensuring proper documentation of receipts, invoices (if applicable), and tallies.
• Work collaboratively with operations and distribution teams to schedule deliveries and resolve any nonconformance to specifications.
• Provide assistance by answering telephones, resolving distribution center inquiries, and offering backup support to warehouse operations.
• Follow attendance policy, reporting to work on time and prepared for assigned shifts.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental and company objectives

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 1 year of related experience in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals accurately.
• Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Microsoft Office Suite, and standard office equipment (calculator, photocopier, desktop computer).
• Ability to build cooperative relationships, respond appropriately to feedback, and maintain professionalism in all interactions.

Education & Certifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

BGDC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.