Shipping and Receiving Associate

Nike • Memphis, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping and Receiving Associate supports fulfillment of orders for Nike Athletes, high-visibility events, special activations, and other time-sensitive business needs. The role selects, packs, and ships orders accurately and professionally, coordinates with internal partners to meet delivery commitments, monitors order status, and responds to changing priorities and unexpected challenges. It also provides flexible operational support across distribution center functions, including loading and unloading trailers, order selection, processing, and returns. The associate is expected to maintain safety, quality, productivity, and inventory control standards while handling athlete-related orders and event information with discretion.

The position is based at the Center Pointe Facility, 3461 E Raines Road, Memphis, TN 38115. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Previous hands-on event planning, event coordination, or event operations experience.
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and professional under pressure.
• Proactive mindset, including anticipating needs, identifying risks, and taking initiative.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to order accuracy and quality.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adjust quickly to changing business needs.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow established processes and recognize when immediate escalation is necessary.
• Willingness to perform physical distribution center tasks, including order selection, packing, and shipping.

Responsibilities

• Accurately select, pack, and ship orders for Nike Athletes, high-visibility events, special activations, and other time-sensitive needs.
• Verify items, sizes, quantities, and order details against quality standards before shipment.
• Prioritize and process orders to meet strict deadlines.
• Package products to meet specific requirements and ensure shipments are complete, protected, professionally presented, and ready for delivery.
• Prepare orders for shipment, verify shipping information, meet carrier cutoff times, and coordinate with Planning, Shipping, Traffic, and other partners.
• Monitor order status, identify potential delays or issues, and promptly communicate risks.
• Adapt to changing priorities, last-minute requests, and unexpected challenges while maintaining accuracy and composure.
• Collaborate with team members, leadership, and internal stakeholders from order release through shipment.
• Follow safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and inventory control processes while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
• Identify opportunities to improve order flow, packing processes, communication, and event fulfillment performance.
• Handle athlete-related orders and high-visibility event information with discretion and professionalism.
• Support other distribution center functions as needed, including loading and unloading trailers, order selection, processing, and returns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed