Warehouse Associate - Shipping Department
About Shepherd Electric Supply
Since 1892, Shepherd Electric Supply has been the go-to solution for complex, time-critical electrical challenges. We ensure reliable material movement and accurate documentation to keep projects on schedule and maintain our reputation.
Why This Role Matters
The Warehouse Associate – Shipping Department plays a crucial role in ensuring that every order leaves the Baltimore branch accurately and on time. Your work impacts contractors, job sites, and customers, making your role vital to our success.
How This Role Connects To Our Compass
We Keep Our Promises: Ensure every outbound order is correct, from product selection to documentation.
We Stay Hungry: Identify and address inefficiencies to continuously improve processes.
We Grow Together: Coordinate effectively with the warehouse team, counter sales, and dispatch.
We Own It: Resolve issues promptly and proactively to maintain customer trust.
We Go Above & Beyond: Ensure will-call orders are ready, flag time-critical shipments, and anticipate potential issues.
Key Outcomes
Outbound Order Accuracy & Fulfillment: Accurate orders, complete documentation, and timely departures.
Shipping Documentation & Compliance: Complete and accurate shipping documents, clear exception handling.
Inventoried Integrity at the Dock: Proper picking, returns, and reporting of discrepancies.
Inventory Integrity at the Dock: Proper staging, labeling, and readiness of will-call orders.
Continuous Improvement: Identifying and addressing workflow friction and staging inefficiencies.
What Success Looks Like After 90 Days
Outbound orders leave the dock accurately every shift.
Will-call orders are staged and ready before customers arrive.
Shipping exceptions are documented and communicated promptly.
The shipping area is organized, hazards are addressed, and equipment is maintained.
You have surfaced at least one meaningful improvement in your first 90 days.
Qualifications & Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Prior shipping, warehouse, or fulfillment experience preferred.
Forklift or pallet jack certification required or obtainable within 30 days of hire.
Familiarity with warehouse management systems and standard computer tools (Excel, email) preferred.
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. regularly and stand for extended periods.
Compensation Details
The expected pay rate for this position is starting at $19.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on experience. Additional benefits include medical, dental, and life insurance, prescription drug coverage, paid vacation and personal time, and a 401(k) with employer match.
Work Shift and Hours
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm.
Additional Information
Steel toed boots that cover the ankle bone are required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.