Warehouse Associate – Freight and Distribution Operations

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a reliable Warehouse Associate for our freight and distribution operations. You will manage inbound/outbound shipments, maintain inventory accuracy in NetSuite, and support a path into supervision.

You will coordinate with carriers, pick/pack/ship orders, and perform cycle counts while upholding safety standards in a fast-paced warehouse environment. This role offers growth into a leadership track.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, distribution, or shipping/receiving is required.
• Ability to coordinate freight shipments (LTL/FTL/parcel).
• Experience with NetSuite ERP/WMS for inventory and shipping.
• Familiarity with BOLs, packing slips, and carrier paperwork.
• Strong accuracy and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and work in a warehouse.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Reliable attendance and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight shipments.
• Schedule with carriers and freight providers.
• Review BOLs, packing slips, and shipping docs.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Inspect freight for damage and receipt accuracy.
• Resolve freight discrepancies with carriers and teams.
• Monitor shipment status to support on-time delivery.
• Pick, pack, stage, and ship orders accurately.
• Receive and process inventory in NetSuite.
• Maintain inventory accuracy with cycle counts and audits.
• Organize warehouse locations and optimize storage.
• Operate material-handling equipment safely.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Freight/logistics coordination

Leadership potential

Project leadership/training

Communication

Problem-solving

Attendance & reliability

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

NetSuite ERP/WMS

Microsoft Excel

Forklift operation

Job description

Warehouse Associate – Freight & Distribution Operations (Management Career Path)

Location: Warehouse
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Warehouse Operations

Build a Career, Not Just a Job

We are seeking a highly motivated Warehouse Associate with strong freight, shipping, receiving, and inventory management experience to join our growing distribution team. This role is designed for individuals who want to develop their leadership skills and advance into warehouse supervision and management.

The ideal candidate understands freight operations, has experience working within NetSuite or similar, and is comfortable managing the flow of inbound and outbound shipments while maintaining inventory accuracy and exceptional service levels.

Key Responsibilities

Freight & Logistics Operations

• Coordinate and process inbound and outbound freight shipments.
• Schedule and communicate with carriers, freight brokers, and transportation providers.
• Review bills of lading (BOLs), packing slips, and shipping documentation.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Inspect freight for damage and ensure proper receipt of products.
• Resolve freight discrepancies and communicate issues with carriers and internal teams.
• Monitor shipment status and support on-time delivery objectives.

Warehouse Operations

• Pick, pack, stage, and ship customer orders accurately.
• Receive and process inventory using NetSuite.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Organize warehouse locations and optimize storage utilization.
• Operate material-handling equipment safely.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of warehouse, distribution, freight, logistics, or shipping/receiving experience.
• Hands-on experience coordinating LTL, FTL, parcel, and common-carrier freight shipments.
• Experience using NetSuite ERP/WMS or similar for receiving, shipping, inventory transactions, and order fulfillment.
• Understanding of freight documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOLs), packing slips, and carrier paperwork.
• Strong inventory accuracy and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and work in a warehouse environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.

• Forklift certification or experience operating warehouse equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of warehouse KPIs, inventory control, and cycle counting procedures.
• Experience leading projects, training employees, or serving as a team lead.
• Lean, continuous improvement, or process improvement experience.

What Makes You Successful

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes ownership of freight, order selection and inventory accuracy.
• Understands the importance of customer service and on-time deliveries.
• Demonstrates leadership potential, initiative and has pride in performance.
• Thrives in a fast-paced distribution environment
• Wants to grow into a supervisor or warehouse management role.

If you have a strong background in freight operations, shipping and receiving, inventory management, and NetSuite or similar, and you're looking for a clear path into leadership and warehouse management, we'd like to hear from you.