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How much do shipping receiving handler jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for shipping receiving handler in the United States is $18.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Shipping Receiving Handler vs Warehouse Associate?

AspectShipping Receiving HandlerWarehouse Associate
Primary ResponsibilitiesHandling incoming and outgoing shipments, verifying contents, and preparing items for dispatchGeneral warehouse tasks including inventory management, order picking, and stocking
CredentialsBasic forklift certification, OSHA safety trainingSimilar certifications, often including forklift operation
Work EnvironmentLoading docks, storage areas, shipping/receiving zonesWarehouse floors, storage racks, inventory areas
Industry UsageLogistics, manufacturing, retail distributionLogistics, manufacturing, retail warehouses

Shipping Receiving Handlers focus specifically on managing shipments, verifying deliveries, and preparing items for dispatch. Warehouse Associates perform broader warehouse tasks, including inventory management and order fulfillment. Both roles often require similar certifications and work in comparable environments, but their primary duties differ in scope and focus.

Do shipping receiving handler jobs require lifting?

Yes, shipping receiving handlers often need to lift and move packages, boxes, and pallets as part of their duties. Physical strength and proper lifting techniques are important skills for this role, which may also involve operating equipment like forklifts. Employers typically expect handlers to be able to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds or more regularly.

How to become a shipping receiving handler?

To become a shipping receiving handler, typically you need a high school diploma or equivalent and some experience with warehouse or logistics operations. Familiarity with inventory management systems, attention to detail, and physical ability to lift and move packages are important; certifications like forklift operation can be beneficial. On-the-job training is common, and a reliable work schedule is often required.

How to get into shipping receiving handler?

To become a shipping receiving handler, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and should have basic math and organizational skills. Experience with warehouse equipment like forklifts and knowledge of safety procedures are often preferred. Entry-level positions may require on-the-job training, and physical stamina is important for handling heavy or bulky items.

Is shipping receiving handler a hard job?

A shipping receiving handler job involves physical tasks such as lifting, moving, and organizing packages, which can be physically demanding. It requires attention to detail, basic computer skills for inventory systems, and adherence to safety protocols, but the difficulty level varies based on experience and work environment.
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Infographic showing various Shipping Receiving Handler job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,225 per year, or $18.4 per hour.

Shipping & Receiving Handler III

Novo Nordisk

Boulder, CO • On-site

$57K - $78K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Novo Nordisk rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 58 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

32nd of 86 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

About the Department

The Boulder Site is home to the specialized technical operations/CMC team for oligonucleotides and RNAi therapeutics. The CMC team works alongside Quality, Regulatory, Technical Operations and RNAi Early Development professionals at our Boulder, Colorado facility and works closely with our teams in Lexington, Massachusetts.  Together, we are driving change. Are you ready to make a difference.

The Position

Responsible for maintaining and issuing properly stored and labeled materials and receiving inventory and non-inventory materials.

Essential Functions

  • Receive all inventory and non-inventory materials according to procedures. Complete all documentation and labelling to properly identify materials and receipt status. Ensure all materials are placed in appropriate locations and that all documentation is forwarded to appropriate functions
  • Transact all inventory moves to maintain inventory accuracy in the company's SAP system
  • Execute cycle counts for all inventory materials, as needed
  • Investigate inventory discrepancies and report results
  • Review and modify procedures/work instructions
  • Provide Purchasing with recommendations regarding inventory reorder points and other potential improvements
  • Participate in improvement activities inside and outside of department
  • Communicate material availability to planning and manufacturing
  • Ship product according to procedures. Lead, coordinate, and execute product/sample shipments
  • Keep current, informed and trained in all aspects of shipping, receiving and handling of all chemicals and hazardous materials. This includes material compatibility in storage
  • Maintain IATA certification. Provide coaching for IATA training and HazMat shipments
  • Maintain communication with carriers for scheduling of deliveries and shipments
  • May provide training for junior employees
  • Maintain departmental equipment work instructions
  • Ensure safety is being integrated into routine daily work practices
  • Primary responsible for fielding department inert gas alarms, swapping inert gas dewars
  • Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations and industry codes
  • Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others
  • Cross trained in Materials Coordinator responsibilities
  • Ideal Candidate has previous SAP Experience
  • Ideal Candidate has Forklift certification

Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required. The ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, and walk. The ability to push, pull, lift, finger, and grasp. The ability to speak, listen, and understand verbal and written communication. Repetition including substantial movement of wrists, hands, and or fingers. Lifting up to 33lbs/15kg of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Visual acuity to perform close activities such as: reading, writing, and analyzing; operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment, and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations. Ability to distinguish colors. Corrected vision to 20/30. The working environment includes a variety of physical conditions, working in narrow aisles, and temperature changes.

Qualifications

  • Education and Certifications:
    • High school diploma or equivalent & eight (8) plus years related experience or Associates or equivalent & six (6) plus years related experience or bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience required
  • Work Experience:
    • Minimum four (4) years of related experience required
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
    • Must have good communication skills, attention to detail and good record keeping skills
    • Must be able to operate a forklift, hand truck and pallet jack
    • Must maintain good driving record

The base compensation range for this position is $57,000 to $78,000. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance. Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors.

Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy and parental leave policy.

The job posting is anticipated to close on August 3, 2026. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on our careers website at www.novonordisk-us/careers.com.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes - we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger - a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.


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