Warehouse Shipping Operations Specialist

Midwest Washing Equipment - USA
  • Indianapolis, IN
    6 days ago

    Job Description

    Why this role matters

    Every accurate pick, properly labeled carton, and on-time pickup keeps our promises to customers. As the Warehouse Shipping Operations Specialist, you keep product moving—safely, precisely, and efficiently.

    Core responsibilities

    • Receive and inspect incoming goods; organize and store materials in designated locations.
    • Pick, stage, and prepare orders for shipment with zero-defect accuracy.
    • Package items to prevent damage; ensure contents and documentation are correct.
    • Generate labels; label boxes and complete all shipping documents accurately.
    • Schedule shipments and coordinate carrier pickups to meet deadlines.
    • Load and unload shipments with a strong focus on safety.
    • Operate carts, pallet jacks, and other handling equipment as needed.
    • Operate forklifts/industrial trucks; current certification required.
    • Confirm quantities, SKUs, and shipping details against orders and system data.
    • Maintain precise shipping logs and support accurate inventory records.
    • Keep warehouse and shipping zones clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.
    • Adhere to company safety policies and shipping procedures at all times.
    • Communicate proactively with production, purchasing, and management about shipping priorities and constraints.
    • Identify and report damages, shortages, or discrepancies immediately.
    • Support additional warehouse and shipping duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    • Experience in warehouse, shipping, receiving, or material handling preferred.
    • Physically able to lift, carry, and move materials; stand, walk, and bend throughout the shift.
    • Detail-oriented with strong accuracy in documentation and counts.
    • Dependable and punctual; able to follow written and verbal instructions.
    • Effective communicator; collaborates well and works independently when needed.
    • Basic PC skills preferred (e.g., lookup, data entry, label printing).
    • Safety-focused and able to maintain a clean, orderly workspace.
    • High School diploma or GED.
    • Demonstrated proficiency in shipping/receiving processes and strong communication skills.
    • Forklift/industrial truck certification (required).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationIndianapolis, IN

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Data Entryunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Inventory Reportsunmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Material Movingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Pallet Jackunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Printingunmatched
    • Procurement Managementunmatched
    • Receiving Inspectionunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Shipping Documentsunmatched
    • Shipping Operationsunmatched
    • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
    • Stock Keeping Unit (SKU)unmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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