Shipping & Distribution Associate I

Vanderlande; Georgia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande is hiring a Shipping Specialist for our Georgia facility. The role centers on safely preparing, packaging, and loading materials for shipment while ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, handling pallets, performing audits, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in shipping or warehouse operations, forklift experience, and basic computer skills with shipping/WMS systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in shipping/warehouse/logistics/distribution/material handling.
• Experience operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Ability to lift/move materials in a physically demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Basic computer skills and experience with shipping/warehouse systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pick, count, stage, package, and organize materials for shipment.
• Build, secure, and prepare pallets and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently with proper weight distribution.
• Perform shipping audits, inventory verification, and documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Create shipment records and track outbound materials in company systems.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely and effectively.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying safety, quality, and efficiency opportunities.
• Train team members on shipping procedures, equipment operation, and safety.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment following safety policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shipping & logistics

Warehouse management systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical training

Job description

Vanderlande is hiring a Shipping Specialist for our Georgia facility. The role centers on safely preparing, packaging, and loading materials for shipment while ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, handling pallets, performing audits, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in shipping or warehouse operations, forklift experience, and basic computer skills with shipping/WMS systems.