Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Cushman & Wakefield; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Specialist I in Boston to manage receipt, inspection, and delivery of shipments, maintain accurate inventory records, and ensure timely distribution of packages. This role requires proficiency with CMMS, FedEx, UPS, Microsoft Outlook, and iPhones to process orders and communicate effectively.

Support team operations and maintaining a high level of customer service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in shipping, receiving, or logistics.
• Valid driver's license in good standing; comfortable with part-time driving responsibilities.
• Strong customer service skills and professional demeanor.
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Capable of working independently and taking direction as needed.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Comfortable with frequent lifting and physical activity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and document incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Package items using appropriate materials and containers.
• Unpack and examine deliveries, report and resolve discrepancies such as damages or shortages.
• Adhere to customer-specific SOPs for regulated processes.
• Safely lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds; push loads up to 100 pounds using hand trucks or dollies.
• Perform daily deliveries and pickups across designated locations using a company vehicle.
• Maintain organized records and ensure compliance with shipping and receiving protocols.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

FedEx

UPS

Microsoft Outlook

iPhone

Job description

Job Title

Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Job Description Summary

The Shipping & Receiving Specialist I is responsible for managing the receipt, inspection, and delivery of incoming shipments, maintaining accurate inventory records, and ensuring timely distribution of packages. This role requires proficiency with tools such as CMMS, FedEx, UPS, Microsoft Outlook, and iPhones to process orders and communicate effectively. Support team operations and maintaining a high level of customer service.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect, and document incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Package items using appropriate materials and containers (wooden, cardboard, or preassembled).
• Unpack and examine deliveries, report and resolve discrepancies such as damages or shortages.
• Adhere to customer-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for regulated processes.
• Safely lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds; push loads up to 100 pounds using hand trucks or dollies.
• Perform daily deliveries and pickups across designated locations using a company vehicle.
• Maintain organized records and ensure compliance with shipping and receiving protocols.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in shipping, receiving, or logistics.
• Valid driver's license in good standing required; must be comfortable with part-time driving responsibilities.
• Strong customer service skills and professional demeanor.
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Capable of working independently and taking direction as needed.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Comfortable with frequent lifting and physical activity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $25.50 - $30.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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