Shipping Associate

Shipping Associate

Hamilton Connections is seeking candidates for a shipping associate opening at a company in Danbury CT. This is a temp-to-hire job. The shipping associate is responsible for ensuring accurate and efficient shipping, receiving, and order fulfillment processes. The hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. The salary is $20 an hour.

Job Responsibilities:

• Generate orders/reports from in-house system
• Pick and/or verify orders
• Package, weigh, and perform data entry into the house database
• Ensure all materials are shipped to customers and consignors within the assigned timeline and uphold standard of 100% accuracy
• Use various shipping tools and platforms to expedite parcels via USPS and FedEx
• Perform delivery and/or pick-up of materials as assigned by supervisor
• Perform daily or when needed postal runs to Post Office, FedEx and UPS
• Prepare and package products for shipment using appropriate packaging materials, ensuring items are secure and protected thoroughly
• Pick, pack and organize orders efficiently using order pickers and RF scanners
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Warehouse and/or shipping experience
• Knowledge of shipping & receiving procedures, order fulfillment processes, and inventory stocking techniques is strongly preferred
• Basic math skills for counting inventory accurately and processing orders efficiently
• Strong attention to detail, safety consciousness, and the ability to work effectively in a high value setting
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), AS400 or similar ERP platforms preferred
• Able to handle physical aspects of the job, including lifting and carrying 40 lbs. or more
• Able to pass pre-employment screenings