Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Laurelcrest Labs LLC • McMinnville, OR

3h • $0 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Laurelcrest is seeking a dependable, organized, and detail-oriented Shipping & Receiving Specialist to support daily logistics, fulfillment, and warehouse operations. The role ensures customer orders are processed accurately, shipments are prepared and dispatched on time, and incoming materials are received, inspected, and documented. The position combines administrative responsibilities with hands-on warehouse activities in a manufacturing environment and requires working independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities. Applicants must be at least 21 years old.

The employee will work in warehouse and manufacturing areas where activity levels, temperatures, and operational demands may vary. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Compensation is $22.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years of experience in shipping, receiving, fulfillment, warehouse operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with shipping procedures, packaging standards, and freight-handling practices.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency with computers and ability to learn inventory management systems, shipping software, and other online applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and consistently adhere to established procedures.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and recognize when clarification or management guidance is needed.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and operational demands.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility frequently; bend, stoop, kneel, reach, or climb occasionally; and lift and carry packages or materials weighing up to 45 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to push, pull, and move materials using appropriate equipment and safe material-handling practices.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring hand coordination, including typing, writing, packaging products, applying labels, and operating shipping and warehouse equipment.
• Follow established safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or regulated production environment.
• Experience with inventory management systems, order processing, and shipping software.
• Familiarity with domestic and international shipping documentation and carrier requirements.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks or forklifts.
• Additional education or training in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Process and fulfill customer orders accurately according to sales orders, pick lists, and established procedures.
• Verify product descriptions, quantities, lot numbers, and other order details before packing and shipment.
• Inspect and audit outgoing shipments for accuracy, product integrity, and compliance with shipping requirements.
• Package, label, and prepare products for shipment in accordance with company standards and carrier requirements.
• Coordinate daily outbound shipments and assist with transportation scheduling and carrier pickups.
• Prepare and maintain accurate shipping documentation, records, and tracking information.
• Help investigate shipment discrepancies, delays, missing packages, and other logistics-related issues.
• Receive, inspect, and document incoming materials, supplies, and freight.
• Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and other receiving documentation.
• Identify and report damaged, missing, or incorrect materials and coordinate with purchasing or management to resolve discrepancies.
• Process receiving transactions and maintain organized documentation.
• Support inventory accuracy, material organization, stock-level monitoring, inventory counts, and reconciliation activities.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe shipping, receiving, and warehouse work areas.
• Follow standard operating procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Communicate with supervisors, sales, purchasing, production, and other departments about order status, inventory availability, and shipment concerns.
• Identify potential delays, discrepancies, or operational issues and escalate them promptly.
• Maintain accurate records and complete required administrative tasks, reports, and correspondence.
• Assist with process improvements that support accuracy, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Personal and professional development support
• Opportunities to develop skills and take on new responsibilities as the company expands

What This Job Offers

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