Warehouse Associate 1st Shift (Shipping Department Picker)

Whitecap; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cap in Connecticut seeks a Shipping Clerk responsible for assembling orders and preparing goods for shipment. You will label shipments, apply postage, and ensure packages arrive safely to customers while maintaining accurate paperwork.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for extended periods, and working weekdays from 7:30 AM to 4 PM. Previous warehouse experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in area of responsibility.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Label, package, and ship orders safely.
• Print daily receipts and verify data accuracy.
• Notify management of product shortages to keep the website updated.
• Prepare inventory for shipment.
• Assemble boxes and attach shipping labels.
• Prepare invoices and ensure shipments meet company standards.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Standing 60+ min

Forklift experience

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

A position at White Cap isn't your ordinary job. You'll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

Job Summary

Responsible for assembling orders and preparing goods for shipment.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Ensures all shipments receive the proper labeling, postal charges, and are packaged to arrive safely.
• Prints daily sales receipts and cross-checks the computer software to ensure accuracy.
• Keeps management and supervisors aware of product shortages to maintain accurate information on the company website.
• Prepares inventory for shipment.
• Properly bands and shrink wraps pallets and attaches shipping labels.
• Assembles and fills boxes and other cartons with items that need to be shipped.
• Prepares detailed and accurate invoices to accompany shipments and ensures all items are packaged and shipped to company standards.
• Tracks inventory and reports any shortages to sales team.
• Works with other shipping clerks to see that all invoices are handled promptly and goods are shipped and stored properly.

Nature and Scope

Selects correct processes from clearly prescribed rules, past practices, or instruction.

Seeks advice and guidance on non-routine or problem areas from supervisor.

Deviations from the norm are cleared by the supervisor.

Under close supervision, exercises limited latitude/independent judgment.

Work typically involves detailed checks or close review of output by a senior coworker and/or supervisor.

None.

Work Environment

Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes.

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in a physical environment.

Ability to stand for periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes.

Ability to make repetitive movements, such as using a 10-key or calculator, bending, or squatting.

No travel required.

Education and Experience

HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred.

0-2 years of experience in area of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• -Ability to work Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM - 4 PM
• -Experience with powered industrial vehicles is preferred (forklift, stock picker, rider jack)

Pay Range

For Connecticut job seekers: Pay Range $18.40-$23.90 Hourly Connecticut law requires the posting of the salary range for advertised jobs. This range is determined based on market data and internal pay practices to establish a minimum and maximum value for a job. Individual base pay is determined based on a variety of elements including experience, skills, internal equity and other factors.

Benefits and Company Background

For additional details on benefits, please review the full job description on White Cap Jobs White Cap and its affiliates serve as a one-stop shop, providing concrete accessories and chemicals, tools and equipment, building materials and fasteners, erosion and waterproofing products, and safety products to professional contractors by meeting their distinct and customized supply needs in non-residential, infrastructure, and residential end markets. White Cap operates approximately 500 branches across North America with more than 11,000 employees supporting approximately 200,000 customers. For more information about White Cap, visit about.whitecap.com.