Temporary Shipping and Receiving Associate

About the role

Shipping & Receiving Associate We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Shipping & Receiving Associate to join a growing operations team. This position plays an important role in ensuring outbound orders are shipped accurately and on time, inbound shipments are properly received and documented, and inventory remains organized and accounted for. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of shipping and receiving experience, is comfortable working with ERP/MRP systems, and takes pride in accuracy, organization, and keeping warehouse operations running smoothly. This is a 3‑4 week assignment to bring in extra money before the holiday season.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, verify, and process outbound shipments accurately and on schedule
• Perform quality checks on orders prior to shipment to identify missing or incorrect items
• Receive, inspect, document, and account for incoming shipments
• Enter received materials and inventory transactions into an ERP/MRP system
• Assign and organize inventory into appropriate storage locations
• Identify and report shipment, inventory, or order discrepancies
• Process returned products and ensure items are documented and routed appropriately
• Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and return records
• Communicate with internal teams regarding order status, discrepancies, and inventory needs
• Assist with packing, order fulfillment, and general warehouse operations as needed
• Help identify process inefficiencies and opportunities to improve warehouse procedures
• Support the creation and improvement of standard operating procedures
• Safely operate warehouse and material-handling equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment
• Assist with additional warehouse and operations projects as needed

Qualifications

• 2+ years of shipping and receiving experience
• Previous warehouse operations experience, including processing returns
• Experience working with an ERP or MRP system
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or similar business software
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with multiple departments and team members
• Experience operating powered industrial or material-handling equipment
• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred

We're looking for someone who takes ownership of their work and doesn't simply move packages from one place to another. You should