Shipping & Receiving 1 California

About the role

Temporary to hire position based in Paramount, CA.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, inspect, and verify incoming materials against purchase orders, packing slips, and shipping documentation.
• Process customer returns and vendor returns as required.
• Package, label, prepare, and ship customer orders according to company and customer requirements.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments for damage, shortages, or discrepancies and report issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain accurate inventory, shipping, and receiving records.
• Organize and store materials in designated warehouse locations.
• Perform cycle counts and assist with physical inventory activities.
• Generate shipping documents, packing slips, and labels.
• Coordinate shipments with carriers and schedule pickups as needed.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material-handling equipment safely.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Responsibilities

• Follow all company policies, quality standards, safety procedures, and environmental regulations.
• Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Properly handle and dispose of hazardous waste materials in accordance with company procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, manufacturing, or production operations preferred.
• Forklift Certification required or ability to obtain certification.

Skills

• Accountability
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Safety Awareness
• Organization
• Adaptability
• Basic computer skills
• Experience with inventory systems, ERP systems, and shipping software preferred

Physical demands

• Constant standing and frequent walking throughout the shift.
• Frequent reaching, bending, squatting, grasping, and manual manipulation.
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to push and pull material-handling equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, and safety shoes.

Work environment

• Work is performed in both warehouse and manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to moving machinery, forklifts, chemicals, and production equipment.
• Temperatures may exceed 100°F in certain work areas.
• Noise levels may vary depending on production activity.
• Compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality requirements is mandatory.

Pay & schedule

• Pay: $18.50 - $20.00 per hour
• Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm (overtime and weekends as needed due to business needs)