Shipping Specialist

Protective • La Mesa, CA

1d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.
We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

We are seeking an experienced Shipping Specialist (Shipping Associate) to join our dynamic Warehouse Team!
The Shipping Associate will be responsible for picking, packing, and preparing orders for shipment, as well as handling general warehouse tasks. This is a hands-on, physically demanding role that requires regular lifting of heavy boxes and the safe use of material handling equipment such as pallet jacks. On-the-job training will be provided.
The Shipping Associate will work onsite daily at Protective's La Mesa, CA office.
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday- Friday, standard business hours
Compensation: $20.00 - $30.00 hourly. Comprehensive Benefits Package offered!
Applicants with warehouse, shipping, or manual labor experience will be considered for interview
Applicants who have familiarity with pallet jacks and warehouse/inventory processes will be considered for interview

Job Summary & Objective:
The Shipping Associate will be responsible for picking, packing, and preparing orders for shipment, as well as handling general warehouse tasks. This is a hands-on, physically demanding role that requires regular lifting of heavy boxes and the safe use of material handling equipment such as pallet jacks. On-the-job training will be provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Comfortable with physically demanding work, including lifting heavy items and standing for extended periods
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Reliable, punctual, and a team player
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high pressure work environment

Nice To Haves

• Previous warehouse, shipping, or manual labor experience
• Familiarity with pallet jacks and warehouse/inventory processes

Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes outgoing shipments according to company and carrier requirements
• Verifies the accuracy of shipping orders, labels, and documentation before dispatching
• Selects appropriate shipping methods and carriers to ensure cost-effective and timely deliveries
• Generates and maintains shipping records, tracking numbers, and proof of deliveries
• Communicates shipping status updates and delays to internal departments and customers as needed
• Coordinates daily pickups and deliveries with carriers and freight companies
• Manually lifts, moves, and stacks boxes weighing up to 75 pounds
• Operates pallet jacks and other basic warehouse equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintains organized and accurate inventory
• Audits inventory counts weekly and on the final business day of the month
• Assists with receiving and unloading incoming inventory
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Supports other warehouse duties as needed
• Negotiates with suppliers and carriers for the most favorable rates
• Assists with After-Hours Stolen Vehicle Recovery: Periodically assist in the recovery of stolen vehicles outside of regular business hours. This responsibility is expected to occur infrequently and will be scheduled or requested on an as-needed basis. Associates who perform this duty will receive a minimum of two (2) hours of overtime pay for each occurrence, in accordance with California labor laws
• Performs various non-essential duties outside of primary job responsibilities as part of a cross - functional and lean team member

Benefits

• We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees