Shipping Warehouse Specialist: Precision & Timeliness

Shepherd Electric Supply; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd Electric Supply in Richmond, VA is seeking a Warehouse Associate – Shipping Department to ensure outbound orders are accurate and on time. You will pull, verify, and stage orders, confirm documentation, and perform a final check before labels leave the dock.

This role is critical to keeping contractors on schedule and protecting Shepherd’s reputation. Attention to detail, the ability to work at a steady pace, and a commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior shipping, warehouse, or fulfillment experience preferred.
• Forklift certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems and standard computer tools (Excel, email) preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs regularly and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Pull, verify, and stage outbound orders accurately — right product, right quantity, right destination, every shift.
• Confirm shipping documentation is complete and accurate on every outbound shipment before it leaves the dock.
• Conduct a final physical check on staged orders to catch discrepancies before they become customer problems.
• Ensure will-call orders are staged, labeled, and ready before the customer arrives.
• Coordinate with counter sales and dispatch on priority-flagged or time-critical orders.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Pallet jack

Forklift certification

Job description

Shepherd Electric Supply in Richmond, VA is seeking a Warehouse Associate – Shipping Department to ensure outbound orders are accurate and on time. You will pull, verify, and stage orders, confirm documentation, and perform a final check before labels leave the dock.

This role is critical to keeping contractors on schedule and protecting Shepherd’s reputation. Attention to detail, the ability to work at a steady pace, and a commitment to safety are essential.