Shipping & Receiving Associate

Simply Great Staffing•Kent, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Simply Great Staffing is teaming up with a well-established electrical materials distributor in Kent, WA to hire a detail-driven Shipping & Receiving Associate. This is a full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity — a great chance to prove yourself and land a permanent spot with a solid company. In this role, you'll be the backbone of the warehouse — receiving incoming freight, verifying every part number and quantity, staging project materials, and shipping orders out the door with pinpoint accuracy. Every pallet you touch keeps a jobsite moving. If you take pride in doing things right the first time, enjoy being part of a team, and aren't afraid of a hard day's work, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in shipping & receiving, stocking, picking/packing, and handling specialty materials (preferred)
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in material handling and documentation
Willingness to learn all aspects of industry-specific warehouse operations
Ability to safely operate powered industrial trucks (PIT), including forklifts and reach trucks
Basic math skills
Intermediate computer skills
Great attitude and strong work ethic

Nice To Haves

Forklift certified
Prior experience in electrical material distribution or the electrical construction industry
Experience unloading and receiving freight with high accuracy requirements

Responsibilities

Receiving and verifying incoming freight, including specialized project materials — making sure quantities and part numbers are spot-on
Checking in, documenting, and processing customer returns accurately
Stocking and stowing inventory (including project-specific material) in the correct locations
Picking, packing, staging, and prepping project and stock orders for shipment with a sharp eye on accuracy
Keeping project staging areas organized to prevent material mix-ups
Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized warehouse
Processing vendor returns with proper documentation
Safely operating warehouse equipment — forklift, reach truck, pallet jack, etc.
Using a Microsoft-based computer system to keep records accurate and up to date
Jumping in as a team player wherever needed

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance (after 25 months)
Life Insurance (1x annual salary)
401(k) — available at age 18+
Paid Sick Leave — accrues at 0.0347 hrs. per qualified hour worked (up to 72 hrs./year, usable after 90 days)
9 Paid Holidays per year
Paid Vacation — accrues at 0.03847 hrs. per qualified hour worked (up to 80 hrs./year)
Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Teledoc access
Profit Sharing eligibility