Shipping and Receiving Specialist - Temporary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 63,370,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Winona, MN seeks a Shipping & Receiving Specialist for 1st shift. The temporary position runs Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with a $19.00 hourly wage.

The role supports shipping, receiving, inventory accuracy, and warehouse organization to keep products moving. Experience in shipping/receiving is preferred, but motivated candidates with warehouse or distribution experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational skills.
• Safety-focused work habits.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Basic math and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• You’ll support daily warehouse operations by receiving incoming freight, preparing customer orders, coordinating shipments, and helping maintain accurate inventory.
• Pick products from the warehouse.
• Package and ship orders using UPS and USPS.
• Prepare large shipments and coordinate freight deliveries.
• Receive and inspect incoming freight for accuracy and damage.
• Track and resolve shipping issues and lost packages.
• Process product returns and vendor communications.
• Assist with inventory audits and cycle counts.
• Maintain shipping records and inventory accuracy.
• Support warehouse organization and departmental projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Safety-focused

Communication skills

Math and problem-solving

Teamwork and independence

Reliability attendance

Job description

Shipping & Receiving Specialist - 1st Shift

$19.00 per hour | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Temporary Position | Winona, MN

Join a family-owned company where you'll play an important role in keeping products moving accurately and on time. This position supports shipping, receiving, inventory accuracy, and warehouse organization.

Shipping and receiving experience is preferred, but motivated candidates with warehouse, inventory, material handling, or distribution experience are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do

You’ll support daily warehouse operations by receiving incoming freight, preparing customer orders, coordinating shipments, and helping maintain accurate inventory.

• Pick products from the warehouse.
• Package and ship orders using UPS and USPS.
• Prepare large shipments and coordinate freight deliveries.
• Receive and inspect incoming freight for accuracy and damage.
• Track and resolve shipping issues and lost packages.
• Process product returns and vendor communications.
• Assist with inventory audits and cycle counts.
• Maintain shipping records and inventory accuracy.
• Support warehouse organization and departmental projects.

What Will Help You Succeed

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational skills.
• Safety-focused work habits.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Basic math and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to learn.

Experience in any of the following may help you succeed:

• Shipping and receiving
• Warehouse operations
• Material handling
• Inventory control
• Order picking
• Distribution or logistics
• Freight coordination

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Consistent Monday-Friday schedule.
• Family-owned company with a supportive workplace culture.
• Variety of responsibilities that keep the day moving.
• Opportunity to gain experience in shipping, receiving, inventory, and logistics functions.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Regularly lift up to 60 pounds.
• Move products weighing 100+ pounds with assistance or material handling equipment.
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, lift, and move throughout the warehouse.
• Work in an active warehouse environment.