Shipping & Receiving Associate – Experience Required

2938 - Midsouth Talent Inc; Hernando (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

2938 - Midsouth Talent Inc in Hernando, MS is seeking an experienced Shipping & Receiving Associate to support warehouse operations. The role emphasizes accuracy in receiving, labeling, packing, and documenting shipments, using WMS and RF scanners to track inventory.

The ideal candidate can work independently, meet daily productivity goals, and maintain safe, organized storage areas while coordinating with supervisors to ensure timely order processing.

Qualifications

• Previous shipping and receiving experience REQUIRED.
• Experience preparing shipping documents, verifying orders, and processing incoming and outgoing freight.
• Familiarity with inventory control, RF scanners, and warehouse management systems.
• Basic computer skills and ability to accurately enter and maintain records.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet daily productivity expectations.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift materials throughout the shift, with lifting requirements determined by the position.
• Forklift or pallet jack experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Prepare, package, label, and process outgoing shipments accurately and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks while following proper safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory records.
• Utilize warehouse management systems (WMS), scanners, and computer software to track inventory and shipments.
• Identify and report damaged, missing, or incorrect shipments.
• Organize and maintain warehouse inventory and storage areas.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff and supervisors to ensure timely order processing.
• Follow all company safety policies and warehouse procedures.
• Assist with additional warehouse duties as needed.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Detail-oriented

Independence

Dependability

Tools

RF Scanners

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Seeking an experienced Shipping & Receiving Associate for a warehouse/distribution environment. The ideal candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, and have hands-on experience with shipping, receiving, inventory management, and warehouse operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips.

• Prepare, package, label, and process outgoing shipments accurately and efficiently.

• Load and unload trucks while following proper safety procedures.

• Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory records.

• Utilize warehouse management systems (WMS), scanners, and computer software to track inventory and shipments.

• Identify and report damaged, missing, or incorrect shipments.

• Organize and maintain warehouse inventory and storage areas.

• Coordinate with warehouse staff and supervisors to ensure timely order processing.

• Follow all company safety policies and warehouse procedures.

• Assist with additional warehouse duties as needed.

Requirements

• Previous shipping and receiving experience REQUIRED.

• Experience preparing shipping documents, verifying orders, and processing incoming and outgoing freight.

• Familiarity with inventory control, RF scanners, and warehouse management systems.

• Basic computer skills and ability to accurately enter and maintain records.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and meet daily productivity expectations.

• Dependable attendance and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift materials throughout the shift, with lifting requirements determined by the position.

• Forklift or pallet jack experience preferred.

Important: Applicants must have previous hands-on shipping and receiving experience. General warehouse experience alone may not meet the qualifications for this position.