Shipping and Receiving Specialist

The Shipping and Receiving Specialist is responsible for receiving, inspecting, and documenting all incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standard operating procedures. This role involves handling material movement throughout the facility, supporting pick-and-pack operations, maintaining clean and organized warehouse areas, and verifying product, lot numbers, and truck conditions prior to shipment. Accurate paperwork and adherence to company procedures are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload freight manually or using pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Verify items received against purchase orders.
• Deliver and retrieve products to and from work and storage areas.
• Coordinate and plan receiving locations.
• Track, store, and load recycling and other waste materials.
• Maintain clean and orderly warehouse areas, especially in shipping, receiving, and pick-and-pack zones.
• Package, wrap, and ship outgoing items according to SOPs.
• Verify that trucks picking up orders are clean and free of odors.
• Confirm products and lot numbers match the order before shipment.
• Assist with pick-and-pack operations as needed.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in packaging, order picking, and shipping systems.
• Experience in food production, food processing, and food packaging.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours and lift up to 55 pounds.
• At least 1 year of experience in accurate order picking.
• Forklift operation experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong skills in teamwork, coordination, organization, planning, and time management.
• Ability to accurately maintain inventory records, documentation, and reporting.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety standards preferred.
• Dependability and personal accountability.
• Ability to follow instructions and adapt to fast-changing priorities.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Reliable transportation and excellent attendance history.
• Adherence to OSHA requirements and safety regulations.
• Certification to operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers a supportive and dynamic work environment with a commitment to quality and customer service. Employees enjoy a competitive pay package, holiday and PTO pay, and generous health and retirement benefits. Additional perks include life insurance, a wellness program, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and flexible savings accounts. As a rapidly growing specialty gourmet company, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and development.

Work Environment

The work environment is within a food manufacturing company, featuring a temperature-controlled and clean facility. The production floor is located in one building, while the warehouse is in another building. Employees are expected to stand, walk, twist, and bend over for up to 10 hours a day, occasionally lifting tools and equipment in the 50 to 100 lb. range, with team assistance available for heavier loads.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woodinville, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Woodinville, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 2026.