Warehouse Specialist - LTL Shipping

Loeb Electric, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Loeb Electric, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Specialist - LTL Shipping in Columbus, OH. This full-time position supports outbound LTL shipments, handles freight documentation, and ensures accurate packing and labeling. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficient warehouse operations.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of warehouse/shipping experience, familiarity with LTL processes, and experience with forklifts or similar equipment. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of warehouse or shipping experience preferred.
• Experience preparing freight shipments and shipping documentation preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts and warehouse equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and stage outbound LTL shipments for carrier pickup.
• Measure, weigh, and inspect freight to ensure accuracy and compliance with carrier requirements.
• Create and verify shipping documentation, including bills of lading (BOLs), freight labels, and packing lists.
• Package, palletize, and secure materials to prevent damage during transit.
• Coordinate shipment pickups with approved carriers and assist with scheduling as needed.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure orders are complete, accurate, and properly packaged.
• Track shipments and assist in resolving freight issues, shortages, or damages.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload freight from trailers while following established safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free shipping dock and work area.
• Assist with inventory control activities including cycle counts, stock rotation, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Follow OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and PPE requirements.
• Report equipment issues, shipping discrepancies, and safety concerns promptly.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to increase shipping accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Data entry

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WMS/ERP systems

Job description

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Warehouse Specialist - LTL Shipping

Warehouse Personnel Full-time Full-Time Columbus, OH, US

Salary Range: $19.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Who you’ll work with :

Join the powerhouse electrical distributor in the construction industry! AtLoeb Electric, we’re more than just a distributor—we are the driving force that keeps innovation illuminated and businesses powered. We pride ourselves on being dedicated to our values:

• People :Encouraging the success of our people.
• Trust :Building relationships among ourselves, customers, vendors & other partners.
• Commitment :Continuously striving to deliver high-quality, measurable results.
• Innovation : Providing ideas & solutions for our customers.

The LTL Shipping Associate supports daily Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipping operations by preparing outbound shipments, coordinating freight documentation, and ensuring orders are packaged and shipped accurately. This role plays a critical part in delivering exceptional service to customers while maintaining a safe and efficient warehouse environment.

What you will be doing as a key player on our dynamic team:

• Prepare and stage outbound LTL shipments for carrier pickup.
• Measure, weigh, and inspect freight to ensure accuracy and compliance with carrier requirements.
• Create and verify shipping documentation, including bills of lading (BOLs), freight labels, and packing lists.
• Package, palletize, and secure materials to prevent damage during transit.
• Coordinate shipment pickups with approved carriers and assist with scheduling as needed.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure orders are complete, accurate, and properly packaged.
• Track shipments and assist in resolving freight issues, shortages, or damages.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload freight from trailers while following established safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free shipping dock and work area.
• Assist with inventory control activities including cycle counts, stock rotation, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Follow OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and PPE requirements.
• Report equipment issues, shipping discrepancies, and safety concerns promptly.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to increase shipping accuracy and efficiency.

Experience:

• 1+ year of warehouse, shipping, receiving, or logistics experience preferred.
• Experience preparing freight shipments and shipping documentation preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts and warehouse equipment preferred (certification a plus).
• Familiarity with LTL shipping processes and freight carriers.
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS) or ERP systems.
• Knowledge of freight classifications, packaging best practices, and shipping procedures.

Core Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to establish priorities and accomplish multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Courteous and friendly disposition with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external customers.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Highly organized and dependable.
• Basic computer and math skills, including data entry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience interacting with an integrated, multifunction system such as Eclipse preferred.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Essential Job Functions:

• Lifting/Carrying: Regularly required to lift, carry, push, or pull incoming products, boxes, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance or material handling equipment.
• Standing/Walking: Prolonged standing and walking on concrete floors while unloading, inspecting, and moving materials throughout the warehouse.
• Climbing/Balance: Occasional climbing on docks or equipment platforms to access shipments or storage areas and move material; ability to maintain balance while handling heavy or awkward loads.
• Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching: Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching to unpack, inspect, and verify incoming materials.
• Reaching/Handling: Regular reaching, grasping, and handling of boxes, cartons, pallets, and equipment; manual dexterity required for scanning, labeling, and handling documentation.
• Vision: Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color visi on (for product identification and labels), and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing/Speaking: Ability to hear instructions, equipment signals, and communicate effectively with team members and truck drivers in a busy warehouse/dock environment.
• Environmental Conditions: Work performed primarily in a warehouse and loading dock environment with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, dust, and moving equipment; may occasionally work outdoors during unloading.
• PPE Use: Must be able to wear and maintain required personal protective equipment (safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, etc.) for extended periods.

EEO and Accommodations

Loeb Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Loeb Electric also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with legal requirements. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the selection process—please inform our Talent Acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.