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Posted August 22, 2026

Shipping & Receiving Associate

Express Employment Professionals - Meriden, CT
Branford, CT, US Full Time
18USD - 20USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description

Shipping & Receiving Associate


Full-time, Evaluation Hire opportunity

Location: Branford, CT

Pay rate: $18-20/hr

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm


We’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented professional to support shipping, receiving, inventory, and warehouse operations for both domestic and international orders.


What you’ll do:

  • Support daily shipping and receiving operations for domestic and international orders.
  • Prepare and process FedEx, UPS, and freight shipments accurately and efficiently.
  • Complete and verify bills of lading, shipping documents, and customs forms.
  • Safely load and unload trucks using forklifts, reach trucks, and electric pallet jacks.
  • Inspect outgoing shipments for damage, accuracy, and compliance with company and carrier standards.
  • Inspect incoming shipments to verify accuracy, quality, and alignment with purchase orders.
  • Receive and enter incoming shipments into inventory as needed.
  • Work closely with team members to ensure orders are fulfilled and distributed on time.
  • Participate in inventory counts and help investigate and resolve discrepancies.
  • Maintain accurate, organized inventory and warehouse records.
  • Follow all company safety policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Operate commercial vehicles to transport materials and goods between facilities and customer locations.


Qualifications:

  • Must have an active Connecticut driver's license
  • Previous experience operating a forklift
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in shipping, receiving, and logistics
  • Previous experience with an ERP system
  • Previous experience working with FedEx, UPS, and other freight carrier systems
  • Ability to organize and maintain a warehouse
  • Ability to work in a team environment safely and accurately


If you are interested and qualified for this position, please apply!

\nCompany Description

At Express Employment Professionals, we believe finding a job should be more than submitting résumés and hoping for a call. We’re here to help you turn your job search into your next great opportunity.

Whether you’re looking for your next career move, a fresh start, flexible work, or a chance to put your skills to work, our team is ready to help connect you with opportunities that fit your goals.

Why work with Express?

More Opportunities: Get connected with employers looking for talented people like you.

A Team in Your Corner: Our recruiters get to know you, your experience, and what you’re looking for—not just what’s on your résumé.

Find Your Fit: We work to match your skills and goals with opportunities that make sense for you.

Build Your Career: Temporary, contract, or direct-hire opportunities can help you gain experience, build your résumé, and take the next step.

Save Time: Let our team help simplify the job search so you can spend less time searching and more time preparing for your next opportunity.

You Bring the Talent. We Help Open the Door.

Your next job could be more than a paycheck—it could be the beginning of something bigger. Let Express Employment Professionals help you find what’s next!

Company Description

At Express Employment Professionals, we believe finding a job should be more than submitting résumés and hoping for a call. We’re here to help you turn your job search into your next great opportunity.\r\n\r\nWhether you’re looking for your next career move, a fresh start, flexible work, or a chance to put your skills to work, our team is ready to help connect you with opportunities that fit your goals.\r\n\r\nWhy work with Express?\r\n\r\nMore Opportunities: Get connected with employers looking for talented people like you.\r\n\r\nA Team in Your Corner: Our recruiters get to know you, your experience, and what you’re looking for—not just what’s on your résumé.\r\n\r\nFind Your Fit: We work to match your skills and goals with opportunities that make sense for you.\r\n\r\nBuild Your Career: Temporary, contract, or direct-hire opportunities can help you gain experience, build your résumé, and take the next step.\r\n\r\nSave Time: Let our team help simplify the job search so you can spend less time searching and more time preparing for your next opportunity.\r\n\r\nYou Bring the Talent. We Help Open the Door.\r\n\r\nYour next job could be more than a paycheck—it could be the beginning of something bigger. Let Express Employment Professionals help you find what’s next!

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