Shipping and Receiving Associate
- Medway, MA, United States
$19 to $20 USD / hour · Full-time
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- $19 to $20 USD / hour
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- Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
Warehouse Receiver Position Type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift (Monday – Friday, early morning start)
Pay Rate: $19.00 – $20.00/hour
About the Role We are seeking a detail-driven, reliable Warehouse Receiver to manage inbound inventory, verify high-value shipments, and keep dock operations running seamlessly. In this role, you will be the frontline gatekeeper of all incoming freight - unloading trailers, matching deliveries against purchase orders, and logging serialized equipment into our warehouse management system (WMS).
If you are organized, comfortable operating material handling equipment, and take pride in accurate inventory counts, this is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced, steady team.
Key Responsibilities
- Freight Intake & Unloading: Safely unload LTL, FTL, and parcel delivery trucks (FedEx, UPS) using sit-down forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
- Verification & Scanning: Match physical packing slips against open purchase orders; scan barcodes, asset tags, and individual serial numbers directly into the WMS.
- Inspection & Quality Control: Check incoming cartons and pallets for shipping damage; document and report any discrepancies, shortages, or damaged freight (OS&D).
- Staging & Put-Away: Sort, stage, and route verified items to appropriate staging bays, tech benches, or warehouse racking locations.
- Dock Safety & Upkeep: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe receiving dock, adhering to all OSHA safety protocols and equipment inspection routines.
Qualifications & Requirements
- 1+ years of receiving, inventory control, or inbound dock experience in a warehouse setting.
- Experience using handheld RF scanners and warehouse inventory software (WMS/ERP).
- Hands-on experience operating electric pallet jacks and forklifts (certification a plus).
- High attention to detail - ability to catch single-digit part number differences and verify long serial numbers accurately.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and remain on your feet throughout the shift.
- Good communication skills and a dependable attendance record.
salary: $19 - $20 per hour shift: First work hours: 8:30 AM - 5 PM education: High School
Responsibilities
Unloads inbound freight, verifies shipments against purchase orders, and logs incoming equipment into the inventory system by scanning serial numbers and barcodes. They inspect shipments for damage, report discrepancies, and route verified items to staging areas, production queues, or designated storage locations while operating material handling equipment and maintaining dock safety standards.
The essential functions of this role include:
- manual lifting up to 50lbs
Skills
- Material Handling
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 1 year
- Experience level: Entry Level
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
More about this job
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- WMS
- Material handling
- Inspection
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- ERP
- Attention to detail
- Heavy lifting
- Communication skills
- Check shipments