Shipping Associate: Precise Packing & On-Time Shipments

FM Expressions; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

FM Expressions is seeking a Shipping Associate to prepare, pack, label, and ship customer orders from our Gordonsville facility. You will ensure accuracy, proper packaging, and on-time delivery while coordinating with carriers to schedule pickups.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Relevant shipping or warehouse experience is preferred and proficiency with basic computer software is expected.

Qualifications

• Previous shipping, warehouse, production, or related experience preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills and ability to work with shipping and office software.
• Familiarity with FedEx Manager, UPS WorldShip, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat is a plus.
• Professional and respectful communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also communicating effectively with supervisors, leads, customers, and other departments.
• Strong focus on accuracy, safety, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pack, label, and ship customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Inspect shipments and finished goods for damage, defects, or quality concerns and report discrepancies.
• Assemble cardboard containers and package products according to established specifications.
• Sort, count, package, label, and log inventory and shipments.
• Apply required date codes, lot numbers, and shipping labels.
• Prepare and record shipment weights for boxes and orders.
• Coordinate shipment pickups with carriers such as FedEx and UPS.
• Communicate with customers regarding freight quotes and approved shipping methods.
• Prepare commercial invoices and other documentation for international shipments when needed.
• Place completed orders in the designated delivery area for pickup.
• Receive distributors and document their visits.
• Communicate packaging concerns with the Bindery Department and report finished-good quality issues to the appropriate supervisor or lead.
• Use shipping and computer systems to accurately record and process orders.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation.
• Follow all company safety procedures and properly use required equipment and PPE.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Shipping software familiarity

Tools

FedEx Manager

UPS WorldShip

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

FM Expressions is seeking a Shipping Associate to prepare, pack, label, and ship customer orders from our Gordonsville facility. You will ensure accuracy, proper packaging, and on-time delivery while coordinating with carriers to schedule pickups.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Relevant shipping or warehouse experience is preferred and proficiency with basic computer software is expected.