Shipping Associate

ShippingAssociate

Location:Inwood, NY

Pay:$20.00 per hour
26-10989

Job Summary

The Shipping & Distribution Associate supports daily shipping, order fulfillment, inventory verification, and material handling operations. This role verifies orders, inspects materials for quality, prepares packages for shipment, and coordinates carrier pickups while maintaining accurate shipping and inventory records. The position also supports specialized fulfillment processes, shipment tracking, and inventory quality control to ensure accurate and timely processing.

Job Responsibilities

• Verify materials against shipping orders and documentation to ensure order accuracy.
• Inspect materials before shipment to confirm they are clean, properly maintained, and in acceptable condition.
• Package materials in appropriate cartons using protective packing supplies.
• Verify shipping documentation, including order numbers, destinations, package quantities, and weights.
• Apply accurate shipping labels and required shipment information.
• Identify and report order discrepancies, damaged materials, and documentation errors to the supervisor or designated team lead.
• Move packages weighing up to and exceeding 50 pounds to designated shipping and carrier areas.
• Sort cartons, palletize shipments, and prepare orders for carrier pickup.
• Process specialized fulfillment orders according to established procedures.
• Record shipment tracking information, including applicable security or anti-piracy identifiers, in designated systems or spreadsheets.
• Inspect physical assets, labels, cases, stickers, and quality control documentation against established inventory criteria.
• Identify inventory items eligible for removal and route assets requiring additional review or processing to the appropriate department.
• Update inventory records and metadata in designated systems.
• Follow established safety procedures and departmental processes.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to support timely, accurate order fulfillment.
• Perform additional shipping, distribution, and inventory-related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, distribution, warehouse operations, or inventory management preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to learn inventory management systems and carrier shipping platforms.
• Ability to safely operate designated industrial equipment after appropriate training and authorization.
• Ability to safely lift and move packages weighing up to and exceeding 50 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies, troubleshoot routine issues, and escalate problems appropriately.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting productivity and quality standards.
• Commitment to workplace safety, accurate recordkeeping, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with shipping carriers and shipment processing systems.
• Experience maintaining inventory records, asset tracking information, or quality control documentation.
• Familiarity with media assets, physical asset management, or archival inventory processes.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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