Shipping & Receiving Associate

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.

The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

Job Summary

Responsible for managing shipping and receiving activities in the distribution center, including preparing all necessary paperwork, such as customs documents, and operating material handling equipment to fulfill and receive orders.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Reviews shipping orders. Locates product in warehouse and prepares for shipment.

• Loads/unloads material onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand.

• Prepares inventory for shipment. Properly bands and shrink wraps pallets, and attaches shipping labels.

• Processes shipping orders using computerized shipping system.

• Loads and unloads trucks.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Nature and Scope

• Selects correct processes from clearly prescribed rules, past practices, or instruction. Seeks advice and guidance on non-routine or problem areas from supervisor. Deviations from the norm are cleared by the supervisor.

• Under close supervision, exercises limited latitude/independent judgment. Work typically involves detailed checks or close review of output by a senior coworker and/or supervisor.

Work Environment

• Typically located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors, such as dust, fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights.

• Most of the time is spent sitting in the same position or standing/walking and/or there is some requirement to lift or handle material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).

Education and Experience

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred.

• 0-2 years of experience in area of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, distribution, or logistics operations

• Familiarity with computerized shipping, inventory, or warehouse management systems

• Ability to accurately prepare shipments, apply shipping labels, and complete shipping documentation

• Experience loading, unloading, palletizing, banding, and shrink-wrapping materials for shipment

• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment; certification preferred

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when processing orders and inventory

• Ability to use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work safely in a warehouse environment

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For California job seekers:

Pay Range

$20.00-$26.50 Hourly

California law requires the posting of the salary range for advertised jobs. This range is determined based on market data and internal pay practices to establish a minimum and maximum value for a job. Individual base pay is determined based on a variety of elements including experience, skills, internal equity and other factors. For additional details on benefits, please review the full job description on White Cap Jobs (

Functional Area Field Operations

Work Type On-Site

Recruiter Elkin, Cassandra

Req ID WCJR-034814

White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.