Warehouse Associate - Night Shift

Shepherd Electric Company, LLC.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd Electric Company, LLC. is seeking a Warehouse Associate for the Night Shift in Sterling, Virginia. In this critical role, you will ensure outbound order accuracy and fulfill essential shipping documentation while maintaining safety standards.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma, relevant shipping experience, and be comfortable lifting up to 60lbs. Join our team where your attention to detail will help us uphold our service excellence!

Qualifications

• Prior shipping, warehouse, or fulfillment experience preferred; motivated entry-level candidates considered.
• Forklift or pallet jack certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs regularly and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Pull, verify, and stage outbound orders accurately.
• Generate and verify bills of lading and packing slips.
• Operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, and shipping equipment safely.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Excel

Job description

About Shepherd Electric Supply

Since 1892, Shepherd Electric Supply has been the first call when complex, time‑critical electrical challenges need to be solved, and reliability truly matters. We move materials accurately and on time, so contractors stay on schedule and projects stay on track, and customers never have to wonder if we will come through.

Why This Role Matters

Every order that passes through the Sterling branch shipping department depends on this role being done right. This Warehouse Associate – Night Shift is the last set of eyes before an order goes out the door. Accurate shipping keeps customers on schedule and upholds Shepherd’s reputation.

Work Shift and Hours

Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm.

Key Outcomes

• Outbound Order Accuracy & Fulfillment
  • Pull, verify, and stage outbound orders accurately.
  • Confirm shipping documentation is complete and accurate before leaving the dock.
  • Conduct a final physical check to catch discrepancies.
• Shipping Documentation & Compliance
  • Generate and verify bills of lading, packing slips, and delivery confirmations.
  • Document all shipping exceptions—shortages, substitutions, split shipments—clearly and promptly.
  • Maintain accurate records in the warehouse management system.
  • Flag documentation errors or system discrepancies to the Warehouse Manager.
• Inventory Integrity at the Dock
  • Pull orders accurately from bin locations and confirm picks against documents.
  • Return mis‑picks, over‑pulls, and damaged product to proper locations immediately.
  • Report recurring pick errors or bin location discrepancies to the Warehouse Manager.
• Equipment, Safety & Facility
  • Operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, and shipping equipment safely.
  • Conduct pre‑shift equipment checks and report maintenance needs.
  • Keep the shipping area organized, labeled, and clear of hazards.
  • Maintain safety compliance and alert leadership to unsafe conditions.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Surface workflow friction, recurring errors, or staging inefficiencies to the Warehouse Manager.
  • Cross‑train on receiving and warehouse floor functions.
  • Support onboarding of new shipping team members.

Success Expectations

After 90 days, the associate and their Manager should:

• Have outbound orders leave the dock accurately every shift.
• Stage will‑call orders before customer arrival.
• Document and communicate shipping exceptions the same day.
• Keep the shipping area organized, hazards addressed, and equipment maintained.
• Present at least one meaningful improvement during the first 90 days.

Who Thrives Here

• Owns accuracy without reminders.
• Pays attention in a fast pace environment.
• Treats the dock as a quality checkpoint.
• Communicates clearly with team, dispatch, and sales.
• Stays steady during shifting priorities and volume spikes.
• Values right, not just done.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior shipping, warehouse, or fulfillment experience preferred; motivated entry‑level candidates considered.
• Forklift or pallet jack certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems and standard computer tools (Excel, email) preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs. regularly and stand for extended periods.
• Successful completion of pre‑employment screening requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. Veterans and disabled applicants are encouraged to apply.