Shipping & Receiving Associate

Your Talent Team

Harlan (IA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Your Talent Team in Harlan, Iowa is hiring a Shipping & Receiving Associate to verify and prepare outgoing shipments, maintain records, and ensure accuracy. The role requires 1–2 years hands-on experience and may include forklift or crane training. Candidates should be comfortable with SDS/Hazcom regulations and basic clerical tasks.

Competitive hourly pay, standard shifts, and on-site work in Harlan. Experience with measuring devices and packaging is valued, with opportunities to train on

Qualifications

1-2 years of hands-on shipping and receiving experience.
Forklift experience a plus, will train
Overhead crane experience a plus, will train
Experience with measurement devices a must
Crating or carpentry experience a plus, will train
UPS Worldship experience a plus
Export paperwork experience at plus
Understanding SDS/Hazcom shipping regulations

Responsibilities

Verify and keep records on outgoing shipments against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
Determine the method of shipment.
Affix shipping labels on packed cartons or stencil information on cartons.
Assemble containers or select preassembled containers.
Insert items into containers and secure.
Nail covers on crates and bind containers with tape.
Stamps, stencil, or glue identifying information and shipping instructions.
Post weights and shipping charges and affix postage.
Inspect shipments for specifications and quality.
Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
Operate lift equipment to move shipments.
Study notices and orders to determine priorities and methods.
Inspect activities for accuracy and condition of shipments.
Count and weigh packaging to meet specs.
Compare packed items with customer orders and data.
Perform clerical tasks like data entry and filing.
Deliver incoming goods to respective departments.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Measurement devices

Crating/Carpentry

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

UPS Worldship

Export paperwork

Job description

Job Title: Shipping & Receiving Associate

Location: Harlan, Iowa

Salary: $18-22/hour

Job Summary of the Shipping & Receiving Associate:

The Shipping & Receiving Associate will verify and keeps records on outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Shipping & Receiving Associate:

Compares identifying information and counts weighs, or measures items of outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
Determines the method of shipment.
Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons.
Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers.
Insert items into containers.
Nails covers on wooden crates and binds containers with metal tape.
Stamps, stencils, or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage.
Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
Maintains the inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
Operates tier lift truck or uses hand-truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping schedules.
Inspect shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
Counts, weighs, measures, or examines packaging and contents for conformance to company specifications.
Compares items packed with customer's orders and other identifying data.
Performs clerical tasks such as computer data entry, typing correspondence, and keeping files.
Delivers incoming goods to respective departments.