Shipping & Receiving Specialist — Fast-Paced Warehouse

AppleOne Employment Services; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an experienced Shipping and Receiving Associate for a temp-to-hire warehouse role in Renton, WA. This position suits a dependable, detail-oriented professional with strong shipping, receiving, inventory, and carrier coordination experience.

You will ensure accurate shipments, maintain inventory records, coordinate with carriers, and operate warehouse equipment safely.

Qualifications

• Receive, inspect, verify, and record incoming materials.
• Prepare outbound shipments, including picking, packing, labeling, and carrier coordination.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through data entry, cycle counts, and organized warehouse processes.
• Minimum of 3 years of shipping and receiving experience required.
• Experience in a warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of packing slips, bills of lading, purchase orders, shipping labels, and receiving procedures.
• Experience using inventory management, warehouse management, or ERP systems.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook and accurate data entry.
• Ability to operate or work around forklifts, pallet jacks, and warehouse equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Dependable work history with strong attendance and reliability.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand or walk throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming deliveries, verify shipments against packing slips and purchase orders, and document discrepancies.
• Pick, pack, label, and prepare outbound orders for shipment using accurate shipping documentation.
• Coordinate shipments with UPS, FedEx, LTL, and other freight carriers.
• Enter shipping and receiving information into inventory, warehouse management, or ERP systems.
• Load, unload, move, label, and organize materials safely using forklifts, pallet jacks, and warehouse equipment.
• Support cycle counts, inventory audits, warehouse organization, and ongoing inventory accuracy.

Skills

Shipping and receiving

Inventory control

Carrier coordination

Data entry

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Tools

ERP systems

Warehouse management systems

Microsoft Outlook

Data entry software

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an experienced Shipping and Receiving Associate for a temp-to-hire warehouse role in Renton, WA. This position suits a dependable, detail-oriented professional with strong shipping, receiving, inventory, and carrier coordination experience.

You will ensure accurate shipments, maintain inventory records, coordinate with carriers, and operate warehouse equipment safely.