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Webforge

Shipping and Receiving Assistant

Petersburg, VA

$16 - $19.75/hr

Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable ... When not involved with activities associated with the shipping / receiving of materials; the ...

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How much do shipping helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for shipping helper in Virginia is $17.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.24 and $20.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Shipping Helper vs Warehouse Associate?

AspectShipping HelperWarehouse Associate
CredentialsNone typically required, may need OSHA or safety trainingHigh school diploma often preferred, safety certifications beneficial
Work EnvironmentLoading docks, shipping areas, outdoor or warehouse settingsWarehouse floors, storage areas, indoor environments
Employer & IndustryLogistics, shipping, distribution companiesWarehousing, retail, manufacturing industries
Common TasksAssisting with loading/unloading, moving packages, basic inventoryPicking, packing, organizing inventory, stocking shelves

While both roles support warehouse operations, a Shipping Helper primarily assists with loading, unloading, and moving shipments, often in shipping and logistics settings. A Warehouse Associate has broader responsibilities, including inventory management and order fulfillment. Both roles require physical stamina and safety awareness, but Warehouse Associates typically need more comprehensive training and may have more varied duties.

What are some common challenges faced by shipping helpers, and how can they be addressed?

Shipping Helpers often encounter challenges such as handling heavy packages, managing a fast-paced workload, and ensuring accurate order fulfillment. To address these, it's important to use proper lifting techniques, stay organized by following checklists, and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors. Many companies also offer safety training and encourage teamwork, which helps Shipping Helpers work efficiently and safely while minimizing errors.

What does a shipping helper do?

A shipping helper is an assistant to a shipping clerk, logistics clerk, or warehouse associate. As a shipping helper, you provide administrative and clerical assistance to these workers. Your job duties include ensuring shipments have the proper storage in the warehouse or shipping depot, checking that all merchandise has been prepared to fill an order, and keeping track of inventory and goods at the facility. Your other responsibilities are to file orders and billing documents, handle customer service issues, and prepare packages to ship.

What is a shipping helper?

Shipping Helpers are workers who assist with the packaging, labeling, and movement of goods in warehouses or shipping departments. They play a crucial role in preparing shipments for delivery by ensuring products are properly packed, loaded onto trucks, and documented. Shipping Helpers may also help with inventory counts, checking for damaged items, and keeping the shipping area organized. Their work helps ensure that customers receive their orders accurately and on time.
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Infographic showing various Shipping Helper job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,157 per year, or $17.9 per hour.

Jack Operator - Acorn Shipping 2nd Shift

Farmer Focus

Harrisonburg, VA

$18.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Jack OperatorJobDescription

Job Title:Jack Operator

Compensation: $18.50/hr.

Additional Compensation: $1.50/hr. Shift Differential
Department:Shipping
Reports To:Shipping Supervisor
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Location:Acorn Facility
Work Arrangement:In Person
Shift / Schedule:2nd Shift
Travel Requirements: None
Employment Type:Full-time

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope

The Jack Operatoris responsible forsafely and efficiently movingproductin and out of coolers, freezers, shipping areas, and other areas of the plant using an electric or manual jack. This role supports production, warehouse, and shipping operations by picking customer orders, transporting product, assembling merchandise for shipment, and ensuring the correct products are moved to the correct locations.

The Jack Operator playsan important roleinmaintainingproduct flow, supporting shipment accuracy, protecting product quality, and helping ensure a clean, safe, and organized work environment. This position requires attention to detail, safe equipment operation, communication with supervisors and team members, and the ability to work in a cold, damp, and fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Moveproduct in and out of coolers, freezers, shipping areas, and other areas of the plant using an electric or manual jack.

  • Efficientlypickcustomer orders for shipment.

  • Ensure the correct number and type of product is loaded and transported to theappropriate area.

  • Assemblevarious typesof merchandise for shipment.

  • Carry or transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms using material handling equipment.

  • Stencil, tag, or mark orders as requested.

  • Repack and weigh orders that requireadditionalhandling when necessary.

  • Report quality variances, product concerns, or order discrepancies to theappropriate supervisoror team member.

  • Read and understand English andidentifyitems on paperwork.

  • Communicate verbally with supervisors, leads, and team members.

  • Safelyoperateelectric or manual jack equipment after completing required training.

  • Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.

  • Follow all safety requirements, company policies, and department procedures.

  • Work overtime as needed based on business and production needs.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits

Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members' health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payroll,paid time off and sick leave,semi-subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match,HSA and FSA,education reimbursement opportunities, employeeassistanceprograms (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs.

All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, ordiscontinuedby Farmer Focus at any time.

Qualifications

  • Ability to read and understand English.

  • Ability toidentifyitems on paperwork.

  • Ability to communicate verbally with supervisors, leads, and team members.

  • Ability to be trained to safelyoperatean electric jack.

  • Ability to work overtime as needed.

  • Ability to accurately pick, transport, load, and stage product for shipment.

  • Ability to work in a damp and cold environment.

  • Ability to walk constantly throughout the plant while picking and delivering products.

  • Ability to occasionallylift upto 50 pounds.

  • Ability to bend, stand, walk, and perform physical work throughout the shift.

  • Willingness to work and support production, warehouse, and shipping needs.

  • Ability tomaintaina clean, neat, and orderly work area.

  • Ability to follow safety requirements, company policies, and department procedures.

  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Priorexperienceoperatingan electric jack, manual jack, pallet jack, or similar material handling equipment.

  • Priorwarehouse, shipping, receiving, production, food processing, poultry processing, or inventory experience.

  • Experience picking customer orders, staging shipments, or transporting product in a cooler or freezer environment.

  • Experienceidentifyingproduct, order, or quality discrepancies.

New team members must be able to pass a drug andalcoholscreening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel

Work is conducted primarily in a manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, cooler, freezer, and poultry production environment. This role requires access to the poultry production environment and may require working in damp, cold, wet, and chill conditions throughout the plant. The team member must be able to tolerate varying heat, wet, and chill conditions within the plant. Hearing and eye protective equipment arerequiredin the production area. Hair and beard nets arerequiredin the production area.Additionalpersonal protective equipment may berequiredbased on task, location, and safety requirements. This position requires constant walking throughout the plant while picking and delivering products. The role may also require standing, bending, lifting, carrying, operating material handling equipment, transporting product, working in coolers or freezers, and occasionallylifting upto 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the role is filled.

Recruiter and Agency Disclaimer

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profilessubmittedby staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms to any Farmer Focus employee without a current written agreement and an active, role-specific request from theRecruitingteam will be considered the property of Farmer Focus. Farmer Focus will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume or candidate profile.

All external recruiters and agency partners supporting Farmer Focus searches mustcomply withapplicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including compensation transparency requirements and restrictions on seeking salary history where applicable.

About Farmer Focus

Farmer Focus exists to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is grounded inservant leadership and guided by our CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.Our top priorities are people, safety, and quality.At Farmer Focus, our vision is to disrupt the status quo by creating bold opportunities for people who demand more and deserve better.

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