Shipping & Receiving

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $17.50 - $22.00 per hour

Shipping & Receiving Associate

Location: Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday Friday | 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
Work Environment: On-site | Cold Storage Warehouse

Join Our Team

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Shipping & Receiving Associate to support daily warehouse operations by coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, preparing shipping documentation, and ensuring inventory accuracy. This position plays a key role in maintaining efficient warehouse operations and delivering excellent service to our customers and transportation partners.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with logistics and inventory systems, and take pride in accuracy and organization, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Shipping & Receiving Operations

• Manage driver check-in and check-out processes.
• Assign dock doors and apply trailer seals (glad locks) as required.
• Verify all inbound and outbound shipments have complete and accurate documentation.
• Generate Bills of Lading (BOLs), shipping labels, and other shipping documents through the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Coordinate and schedule inbound deliveries from vendors and carriers.
• Assemble orders and prepare products for shipment.
• Ensure sealed trailers are properly accounted for upon arrival and departure.

Inventory & Documentation

• Record shipment information including weights, freight charges, and trailer capacity utilization.
• Identify, document, and report damaged products, shortages, and shipment discrepancies.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly shipping and receiving reports.
• Audit warehouse supply inventory and communicate replenishment needs to management.
• Maintain accurate records and support inventory control initiatives.

Operational Support

• Serve as a liaison between warehouse operations, transportation, and office administration.
• Follow all company safety policies, SQF food safety requirements, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Participate in safety meetings and incident reviews as required.
• Assist with special projects and provide support during peak operational periods.
• Work scheduled holidays and overtime when business needs require.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

• 12 years of warehouse, logistics, shipping, or receiving experience preferred.
• Forklift certification or experience required.
• Experience working with WMS systems preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively with drivers, vendors, customers, and team members.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with warehouse management systems and data entry preferred.

Working Conditions

This position operates within a refrigerated and cold storage warehouse environment. Employees may be exposed to temperatures ranging from refrigerated conditions to freezer environments as low as -10F for extended periods.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to work safely in warehouse and cold storage environments.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and perform routine physical warehouse activities.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Time
• Career Growth Opportunities

Why Join Us?

Become part of a team that values safety, accountability, teamwork, and customer service. We offer a stable work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth within our expanding logistics and cold storage operation.