Shipping Warehouse Assistant Weekend Shift - First and Second Shift

Ruff Land Performance Kennels; Tea (SD); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance premium paid at 75%

Vision Insurance premium paid at 100%

Dental Insurance

Pet insurance paid for one pet

401K matching

Paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Retention and referral bonuses

Job summary

Ruff Land Performance Kennels is seeking a Shipping Warehouse Assistant to support daily warehouse operations by preparing, packing, labeling, and shipping outgoing orders. You will verify items, quantities, and product codes, and maintain a safe, organized workspace.

Weekend shifts with 6am–6:30pm or 6pm–6:30am, $20/hr DOE, and benefits including health, vision, dental insurance, and 401K matching. Prior forklift certification is a plus; standing for long hours and lifting up to 70 pounds are

Qualifications

• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks at once and adapt to change.
• Detail oriented to verify accuracy of shipments.
• Experience with inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer orders according to shipping instructions.
• Prepare shipments by labeling, wrapping, and documenting packages.
• Verify items, quantities, and product codes before shipping.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, or forklifts (if certified).
• Maintain accurate shipping records and update inventory systems.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.
• Assist with inventory counts and stock replenishment when needed.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

Shipping Warehouse Assistant

A Shipping Warehouse Assistant supports daily warehouse operations by preparing, packing outgoing orders. This role ensures products are accurately picked, packaged, labeled, and shipped on time while maintaining a safe and organized warehouse environment.

Key responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer orders according to shipping instructions


• Prepare shipments by labeling, wrapping, and documenting packages


• Verify items, quantities, and product codes before shipping


• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, or forklifts (if certified)


• Maintain accurate shipping records and update inventory systems


• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards


• Assist with inventory counts and stock replenishment when needed


• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Typical and day-to-day functions

• Review and organize orders for the day


• Print shipping labels


• Pick the correct product, quantity, and SKU number


• Box item(s) to prepare for shipping


• Pick, pack, and relieve items in the system


• Place packages in the proper shipping area


• Report low stock, damaged items, or discrepancies


• Return unused items to the proper warehouse location


• Keep packing stations clean and stocked with supplies


• Organize boxes, labels, tape, and packing materials


• Follow safety procedures and warehouse guidelines

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong time management and organizational skills.


• Effective communication and personnel skills.


• Must be able to handle multiple tasks at once and adapt to change.


• Detail Oriented to verify accuracy of shipments


• Technology Proficiency: Experience with inventory systems


• High School Diploma or GED


• Reliable transportation


• Reliable attendance and punctuality


• Ability to stand for extended periods


• Frequent lifting, bending, twisting, and reaching


• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds


• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with heat, noise, and dust


• Prior ltl and ftl shipping knowledge preferred


• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and PPE requirements preferred

Schedule

Weekend shifts – First Shift - 6am – 6:30pm, Second Shift - 6pm - 6:30am Friday – Sunday, overtime as scheduled.

$20/hr. D.O.E.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance premium paid at 75%


• Vision Insurance premium paid at 100%


• Dental Insurance


• Pet insurance paid for one pet


• 401K matching


• Paid holidays


• Overtime opportunities


• Retention and referral bonuses