Shipping And Receiving Associate Jobs in Colchester, CT

Shipping & Receiving Associate | $18–$20/Hour | Branford, CT

Steady Monday–Friday schedule, competitive hourly pay, and the opportunity to grow into a long-term role.

Are you an experienced shipping and receiving professional who knows how to keep things moving? If you’re organized, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment, this could be a great opportunity to put your skills to work.

We’re hiring a Shipping & Receiving Associate for a full-time evaluation-hire opportunity in Branford, CT. You’ll play an important role in keeping domestic and international shipments moving, maintaining accurate inventory, and making sure materials get where they need to go—safely and on time.

Why consider this opportunity?

• $18–$20/hour, depending on experience
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule
• Full-time evaluation-hire opportunity with potential for a long-term position
• Hands-on role covering shipping, receiving, inventory, and warehouse operations
• Opportunity to use and build your logistics, inventory, and equipment-operating skills
• Work with both domestic and international shipments

What You’ll Do

As a Shipping & Receiving Associate, you’ll help keep the warehouse and shipping operation running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting daily shipping and receiving operations for domestic and international orders
• Preparing and processing FedEx, UPS, and freight shipments accurately and efficiently
• Completing and verifying bills of lading, shipping documents, and customs forms
• Safely loading and unloading trucks using forklifts, reach trucks, and electric pallet jacks
• Inspecting outgoing shipments for damage, accuracy, and compliance with company and carrier standards
• Inspecting incoming shipments to verify accuracy, quality, and alignment with purchase orders
• Receiving and entering incoming shipments into inventory as needed
• Working closely with team members to ensure orders are fulfilled and distributed on time
• Participating in inventory counts and helping investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate and organized inventory and warehouse records
• Following company safety policies and applicable regulatory requirements
• Operating commercial vehicles to transport materials and goods between facilities and customer locations

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who is organized, reliable, safety-conscious, and comfortable taking ownership of their work.

Qualifications:

• Active Connecticut driver’s license required
• Previous forklift operating experience
• At least 2 years of experience in shipping, receiving, and logistics
• Previous experience working with an ERP system
• Experience with FedEx, UPS, and other freight carrier systems
• Ability to organize and maintain a warehouse
• Ability to work safely and accurately in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and a dependable work ethic

Ready to Get Moving?

If you have shipping and receiving experience and are looking for a stable Monday–Friday schedule, competitive pay, and an opportunity to grow into a long-term role, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

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