Shipping and Receiving Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Warehouse Associate for our client in Portland, OR. The successful candidate will bring strong attention to detail and a customer-first mindset to a fast-paced shipping and receiving operation.

Pay & Schedule

Pay: $26–$28/hr, based on experience

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers, including answering the shipping/receiving door and directing deliveries to receiving (unloading if receiving is unavailable).

• Keep the warehouse clean and organized:

• Complete forklift pre-trip inspections.

• Pull and stage orders per shipping work instructions according to shipping priority: emergencies, same-day common carrier pick-ups, next-day HPP deliveries, and transfers.

• Load shipments onto LTL and OTR (Over the Road) trailers.

• Maintain general stock of empties and storage, including new containers and last-contained residue.

• Diptube required materials according to the Diptube change work instructions.

• Ensure FIFO (First In, First Out) is followed.

• Verify shipment materials match packing lists before common carrier shipments.

• Support receiving with inbound materials as needed, including receiving, flagging, and putting away product.

• Report non-conformities.

• Attend quarterly inventory counts.

• Provide input on ISO-related policies.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification, or ability to obtain one.

• Ability to lift and move warehouse materials.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to follow written work instructions and daily checklists.

• Strong customer service and communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, temp-to-hire warehouse environment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Paid sick time

• Holidays

• 401k matching

• Room for growth

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse shipping and receiving environment where employees operate forklifts, load and unload trailers, and manage inventory and stock. The environment involves exposure to moving equipment, varying temperatures, and physical activity throughout the shift, including lifting, standing, and walking. Employees can expect a fast-paced, detail-oriented culture that values cleanliness, safety, and consistent adherence to shipping and quality procedures.

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