Warehouse Associate - Shipping Dept.

Shepherd Electric Company•SES Sterling, VA

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate in the Shipping Department is responsible for ensuring outbound orders are accurate, properly documented, and ready to leave the branch. The role serves as a final quality check before shipments go out, helping contractors and other customers receive the right products on time. The associate works closely with warehouse teammates, counter sales, and dispatch, and contributes to safe, organized, and efficient shipping operations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The expected starting pay is $19.00–$22.00 per hour, depending on experience. Shepherd Electric Supply describes itself as an established electrical distributor with more than 130 years of industry leadership and opportunities for employee growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Forklift or pallet jack certification, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds regularly and stand for extended periods.
Ability to successfully complete pre-employment screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prior shipping, warehouse, or fulfillment experience; motivated entry-level candidates will be considered.
Familiarity with warehouse management systems and standard computer tools, including Excel and email.

Responsibilities

Pull, verify, and stage outbound orders, confirming the correct product, quantity, and destination.
Check shipping documentation for completeness and accuracy before shipments leave the dock.
Conduct final physical checks of staged orders and resolve discrepancies before shipment.
Stage, label, and prepare will-call orders before customers arrive.
Coordinate priority and time-critical orders with counter sales and dispatch.
Generate and verify bills of lading, packing slips, and delivery confirmations.
Document shipping exceptions, including shortages, substitutions, and split shipments.
Maintain accurate outbound activity records in the warehouse management system and flag errors or discrepancies to the Warehouse Manager.
Pull products from bin locations, confirm picks against order documents, and promptly return mispicks, over-pulls, and damaged products to proper locations.
Report recurring pick errors and bin location discrepancies to the Warehouse Manager.
Operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, and shipping equipment safely; conduct pre-shift equipment checks and report maintenance needs.
Keep the shipping area organized, labeled, and free of hazards, and alert leadership to unsafe conditions.
Identify workflow friction, recurring errors, and staging inefficiencies and bring them to the Warehouse Manager's attention.
Cross-train on receiving and warehouse floor functions.
Support onboarding of new shipping team members by modeling accuracy standards and company values.