Shipping & Logistics Associate

Thorlabs Inc; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid PTO

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thorlabs in Newton, NJ, is seeking a Warehouse Shipping Associate to prepare, pack, and ship customer orders using scanners and WMS. This role ensures on-time delivery and accurate documentation.

You will verify items, apply correct labels and shipping charges, and coordinate with carriers to meet cut-off times. The job requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of warehouse experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Outlook and Excel; experience with shipping software or Warehouse Management Systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer orders accurately using handheld scanners or AS/RS where available.
• Verify outgoing shipments by comparing information, counts, and weights against sales orders and invoices.
• Apply correct carrier labels, postage, and shipping charges to all outgoing packages.
• Prepare basic commercial shipping documents for international shipments when required.
• Escalate shipment delays or inventory issues to prevent customer impact while meeting carrier cut-off times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and comply with safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

WMS experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

D365 Warehouse Management System

Handheld scanners

Job description

Thorlabs in Newton, NJ, is seeking a Warehouse Shipping Associate to prepare, pack, and ship customer orders using scanners and WMS. This role ensures on-time delivery and accurate documentation.

You will verify items, apply correct labels and shipping charges, and coordinate with carriers to meet cut-off times. The job requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.