Shipping Assistant - Nights

Pregis • Conover, NC

7d

About The Position

The Shipping Assistant prepares items for shipment according to company standards or customer-specific instructions, determines shipping methods by reviewing shipping notes and order routing, and assists with shipping and receiving activities. The role also supports warehouse organization, inventory cycle counting, and receiving-clerk coverage.

This is a night-shift position with a 6 p.m.–6 a.m. schedule on a 2/2/3 rotation. Starting pay is $20 per hour, with a three-month probationary period after which pay may increase to $21.50 per hour depending on job performance. Night shift includes an additional $1.00 premium per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of related job experience, including inventory reconciliation.
• Strong forklift operating background.
• Ability to operate basic shipping and receiving hand tools and equipment, including an electric bander, chop saw, bolt cutters, power drill, and shrink-wrap machine.
• Self-motivation and the ability to communicate and influence with credibility and confidence.
• Ability to make quick decisions based on available facts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, attention-to-detail, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP or an equivalent MRP/ERP system.
• More than 5 years of related job experience.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Team-oriented approach and past success working as a cross-functional team member.

Responsibilities

• Physically prepare items for shipment, wrapping and banding them according to company standards or customer-specific instructions.
• Determine the method of shipment by checking shipping notes and order routing.
• Assist with receiving and shipping defective products.
• Maintain accurate records for incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Organize stock and stage items for loading and unloading trucks to maximize efficiency.
• Keep the warehouse organized and neat.
• Assist with weekly inventory cycle counting.
• Back up the receiving clerk and assist in other shipping areas as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED