Senior Warehouse Associate / Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Weekends Off)

What You'll Do:

• Perform shipping, receiving, packing, loading, unloading, and material handling activities in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation.
• Prepare, package, label, and stage shipments according to customer and company requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using warehouse or inventory management systems.
• Ensure compliance with DOT shipping regulations, hazardous material handling requirements, and company safety procedures.
• Read and follow work instructions, shipping documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Support inventory control activities, including cycle counts and material movement.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse while meeting daily productivity goals.
• Respond quickly to changing priorities while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy.

Employment Note: This is a temporary/contract position with no benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, or paid time off during the contract period.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of warehouse, shipping & receiving, logistics, or material handling experience.
• Working knowledge of packing, loading, shipping, and receiving processes.
• Basic computer proficiency and experience using warehouse or inventory management systems.
• Basic math skills for inventory counting, measuring, and shipping documentation.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, shipping documents, correspondence, and safety procedures.
• Basic written communication and record-keeping skills.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

Preferred:

• International Air Transportation (IATA) certification and experience with hazardous air shipments.
• DOT shipping knowledge and experience with road/trucking shipping regulations.
• SAP experience is a plus but not required.

What We're looking For:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute as a team member.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and accountable.
• Positive attitude with a customer-service mindset.
• Safety-conscious with a proactive approach to risk prevention.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and results-oriented.
• Willingness to learn new systems, certifications, and operational procedures.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Expected Role Challenges:

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume warehouse environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Maintain accuracy while handling multiple shipments and warehouse tasks simultaneously.
• Navigate a busy warehouse with constant movement of personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Ensure compliance with shipping regulations, hazardous materials requirements, and company safety standards.
• Respond quickly to operational demands while maintaining productivity, quality, and safety.

Work Environment:

• Warehouse-based position in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Frequent lifting, moving, packing, loading, and handling of materials.
• Continuous interaction with warehouse equipment, inventory, and personnel.
• Warehouse noise and equipment traffic are part of the daily work environment.
• Strict adherence to all company safety policies and procedures is required.

RightStone is a strategic partner that works with our clients to place the highest caliber of talent for a wide range of industries and skill sets. For over 23 years, RightStone has assisted organizations in attracting, recruiting, and placing qualified candidates quickly for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire opportunities. The right candidates are the most critical aspect of who RightStone is. If you are that candidate, we are interested in speaking with you.