Post job

Shipping job description

Updated March 14, 2024
7 min read
Find better candidates in less time
Post a job on Zippia and take the best from over 7 million monthly job seekers.

Example shipping requirements on a job description

Shipping requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in shipping job postings.
Sample shipping requirements
  • Familiarity with shipping regulations & practices
  • Ability to operate shipping equipment
  • Familiarity with shipping software
  • Shipper/receiver certification
  • Knowledge of packaging materials
Sample required shipping soft skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Ability to work independently

Shipping job description example 1

Family Dollar shipping job description

Branch out with a warehouse career at Family Dollar!
We are looking for industrial athletes to join our amazing warehouse team! As a warehouse associate, you'll get to make a difference in a fast-paced, automated distribution center. Join us - You'll be proud to work for a successful, stable, growing Fortune 135 Company that is 100% committed to the safety of its Associates, helps families live lives better, and serves our communities in this time of need.

Excellent Total Compensation Package!
  • New Wages from $18.50 to $20.25
  • Opportunities to earn extra pay through incentive pay
  • Full-time positions available
  • General Warehouse Associate
  • 1st Shift is Monday -Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (OT until 5:00 p.m); 2nd shift is Monday -Thursday 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.(OT until 7:00 a.m.)
  • PT is available (schedule tbd during onsite)
Our warehouse benefit package is one of the best in the industry!
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, short and long term disability, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) , annual merit increases, discounted stock purchase plan, primary care giver, parental leaves, daily pay, and employee assistance program.

If you want to join one of the most successful, stable companies in the United States and are interested in an excellent opportunity in our warehouse/distribution center, please follow these easy steps:
jobs
Post a job for free, promote it for a fee

Shipping job description example 2

SITE Staffing shipping job description

Our client is looking for their next order picking associate. This is a fast-paced job requiring the individual to move quickly and walk throughout most of the shift.
Shipping & Receiving


Milwaukee, WI

1st shift: Monday - Thursday 8AM-5: 30PM or

Monday - Friday 7AM-3: 30PM Monday - Friday

Pay Rate: $15/hr

Shipping and receiving are responsible for keeping records of all products shipped and received in a company. They handle scanning and sorting incoming and outgoing stock.


Lifting up to 50+ pounds (including overhead)

This is a continuous, fast pace environment with plenty of walking, lifting, and handling of product throughout the warehouse.

Prepare order for shipment in accordance to Essential Industries and customer specific requirements to ensure quality of product upon arrival

Receive and inspect incoming materials, supplies, and returned goods against purchase orders, supply requisitions and return documents

Unpack, verify, and record incoming merchandise or material

Prepare shipping documents



About SITE Staffing, Inc.


With over 25 years of experience, SITE Staffing, Inc. Is the staffing agency of choice for Milwaukee and the surrounding area. Employees trust us because they know we will match them with real opportunities at great organizations. Whether you are looking for a temporary assignment or a permanent position, we are here to help you reach your employment goals.

At SITE Staffing we value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We have been awarded the Five Star Invest in Vets employer rating by the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber in recognition of our commitment to hiring, training, and retaining veterans, service members, and military spouses. We are an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating, and we are the 2019 recipient of the BBB s Torch Award for Ethics.
jobs
Dealing with hard-to-fill positions? Let us help.

Shipping job description example 3

Winston Industries shipping job description

Pay Range: $15.50-18.00+ DOE

Pay Rate: Starting pay for a minimum of 1yr experience $15.50/hour, more $$$ with more years of experience.

Sign-On Bonus: $250.00 for candidates that are hired for employment and successfully complete their first 90 days of employment at Winston with good attendance.

Shift: Full-time, Day Shift (Monday-Thursday 7AM– 5:30PM, most Fri, Sat, Sun off!!!)

Job Overview:

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for the shipping and receiving and verifying that all materials received are of the specified quality level and added into inventory. This position will also deliver the items to the proper departments or inventory staging location and ensure that all shipments are packaged and labeled properly before arranging shipment.

Required Experience: Must have basic level of knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and the ability to learn applicable company ERP/MRP, and other programs as required for daily job functions.

Outside of the work side, Winston is just a different manufacturing environment. We employ around 200 people, so we are big enough that you won’t be worrying about your paycheck bouncing (they come weekly by the way), but small enough that you’ll be on a first name basis with your coworkers and managers (probably even the CEO). While you are working, there is a good chance that you’ll hear arguing between coworkers on UK vs Louisville, but that’s because the people we work with are like family. We encourage a team atmosphere and like to have fun at work. We need to get the job done, but we also really want to have a place that people like working at. Oh, one last thing…our regular schedule runs Mon-Thurs. So, unless we are swamped and working OT, you can plan to have off Fri-Sun.

Work Environment

  • Very casual clothes permitted (shorts, t-shirt, and sneakers are no problem).
  • You can listen to music on your headphones at work (as long as it can be done safely).
  • We are one of the few manufacturing plants in Louisville with AC and heating.
  • Can you believe that so many places won’t allow you to have your cell phone with you at work? Not us. While we don’t want you watching Netflix at work, we understand the importance of having your phone available.

Benefits

  • 3-day weekend (most workweeks are Mon-Thurs)
  • Medical/dental/ vision available for all employees that average at least 30hrs weekly
  • Paid sick time, vacation days, and holidays
  • Retirement (401K) program with company match
  • Weekly pay (not every other week)

Why Winston

  • We’re a small enough company where we like to know everyone’s name, but big enough that we get to invest back into the company and our people.
  • You may not have heard of us, but the chances are you’ve eaten something that was prepared in our foodservice equipment. We sell to a ton of restaurant chains (like McD, Pizza Hut, KFC, etc.), but are also used by some of the top chefs in the world.
  • We are of the mindset that if you have to spend so much time at work, we really should enjoy what we are doing. Now, it has been harder to do it well with COVID going on, but we are focused on quality of life for sure!
jobs
Start connecting with qualified job seekers

Resources for employers posting shipping jobs

Average cost of hiring
Recruitment statistics
How to write a job description
Examples of work conditions

Shipping job description FAQs

Ready to start hiring?

Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.