Shipping and Receiving Associate

Now hiring for a Shipping and Receiving Associate

Location: Old Hickory, TN

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM

Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour

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Looking for Shipping and Receiving Associate jobs in Old Hickory where accuracy and teamwork keep products moving? This opportunity lets you play a key role in receiving incoming shipments, preparing outbound orders, and helping maintain an organized, efficient warehouse operation.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Warehouse Shipping and Receiving career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, store, and manage incoming inventory in accordance with company quality and regulatory standards.
• Pick, pack, label, and prepare orders for shipment based on internal requests and customer requirements.
• Prepare outgoing shipments and verify products, quantities, and shipping documentation for accuracy.
• Assist with inventory updates, cycle counts, adjustments, and discrepancy resolution.
• Process incoming and outgoing inventory transactions, including returns, transfers, and shipments.
• Support daily warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, staging, and material movement.
• Build and prepare shipping crates, pallets, and protective packaging materials as needed.
• Safely operate material-handling equipment, including forklifts, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment, as authorized.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using company inventory management and tracking systems.
• Assist with product breakdown, equipment disassembly, and decommissioning activities as required.
• Support material investigations, scrap processing, inventory reconciliation, and reverse logistics.
• Follow established safety procedures, quality standards, and operational work instructions.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment using Lean and 5S principles.
• Assist with creating and maintaining work instructions and operational documentation.
• Collaborate with warehouse, logistics, and internal support teams to meet operational deadlines.
• Perform additional warehouse and operational duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehousing, logistics, fulfillment, or related operations preferred.
• Previous forklift experience or certification preferred.
• Experience with inventory control and warehouse management systems is a plus.
• Experience in a regulated or quality-controlled environment is beneficial.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of shipping, receiving, inventory control, and warehouse procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, shipping documents, and operational procedures.
• Basic computer skills, including inventory systems, spreadsheets, and data entry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Proactive, dependable, and team-oriented approach to work.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record preferred.

Equipment and Systems Used

• Forklifts, order pickers, hand trucks, and other material-handling equipment.
• Ladders, hoists, slings, and related warehouse tools.
• Hand and power tools for packaging, assembly, and crate construction.
• Inventory management and enterprise software systems.
• Barcode scanners and inventory tracking devices.
• Standard office software and documentation tools.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) and static-control equipment, as required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the warehouse during the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing approximately 25–50 pounds, with occasional heavier lifting as required.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Manual dexterity for packaging, equipment operation, and computer data entry.
• Ability to read shipping labels, inventory records, and digital or printed documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.

Work Environment

• Primarily a warehouse and shipping/receiving environment, with potential office and inventory system responsibilities.
• Regular exposure to warehouse equipment, material movement, and active shipping and receiving operations.
• Work may take place in climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled areas.
• Compliance with all company safety procedures, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements is expected

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Workplace with opportunities for growth and advancement.

“Productive and fun place to work. I liked working at Staffmark. It was a learning experience and it also gave me more knowledge about the culture of the industry.” - Staffmark Shipping and Receiving Associate

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What You Will Do

As a Shipping and Receiving Associate you will receive incoming shipments, inspect materials, prepare outbound orders, verify inventory, organize warehouse stock, complete shipping and receiving documentation, and help maintain accurate inventory records. You will safely move products throughout the warehouse while supporting efficient shipping, receiving, and order fulfillment operations.

A Shipping and Receiving Associate helps warehouses operate efficiently by coordinating shipping and receiving activities while maintaining accurate inventory records. The position requires organization, reliability, and the ability to safely handle products throughout the warehouse.

The Shipping and Receiving Associate supports daily operations by ensuring products move efficiently through receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping processes. Strong work habits and attention to detail contribute to quality and productivity.

This profession is ideal for individuals who enjoy physical work, teamwork, and organized warehouse operations.