Shipping & Receiving Associate
FGD DetectionShipping and Receiving Associate Fire and Gas Detection Technologies, Inc. Location: Anaheim, CA Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Pay: $24-29 per hour Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Work Location: In person Temp-to-hire opportunity, contingent upon meeting required qualifications and successfully completing the probationary period. Join Our Growing Manufacturing Team Fire and Gas Detection Technologies, Inc. is hiring an experienced Shipping and Receiving Associate to join our team in Anaheim. You’ll help ensure that incoming materials reach the right teams and finished products reach our customers accurately and on time. This position combines warehouse work with domestic and international shipping coordination, documentation, and shipment tracking. We’re looking for someone who is organized, dependable, and comfortable taking ownership of daily priorities while helping guide other warehouse team members. What You’ll Do Coordinate domestic and international shipments with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal teams. Review open orders, prioritize shipments, schedule pickups and deliveries, and track orders through delivery. Verify part numbers, quantities, serial numbers, and product labels before packing and shipping. Pack, label, and stage shipments according to customer and carrier requirements. Prepare and review shipping and import/export documents, including commercial invoices, packing slips, customs forms, HTS codes, and certificates. Receive incoming materials, match deliveries to purchase orders, and report shortages, damage, or discrepancies. Maintain accurate shipping and receiving records using Excel and company systems. Work with Production, Quality, Inventory, Purchasing, and Sales to keep materials and orders moving. Operate forklifts and warehouse equipment safely, monitor packaging supplies, and maintain organized work areas. Train and support warehouse staff and assist with inventory audits and process improvements. What We’re Looking For High school diploma or equivalent. 3–5 years of shipping and receiving, logistics, or warehouse experience, including domestic and international shipment coordination. Experience working with freight carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers. Familiarity with shipping platforms, HTS codes, and import/export documentation. Basic Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, and confidence with computer-based tracking and data entry. Ability to safely operate a forklift and other warehouse equipment. Strong attention to detail, communication, organization, and follow-through. Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across departments. Previous warehouse lead or supervisory experience strongly preferred. Manufacturing or production experience is a plus. Why Join Us? Put your logistics experience to work supporting fire and gas detection products that help protect people, equipment, and facilities. Take ownership of daily shipping and receiving priorities. Work closely with teams across manufacturing and business operations. Contribute ideas that improve shipping accuracy, efficiency, and material flow. Work Environment and Physical Requirements This role includes warehouse and production activities, along with computer work for reporting and documentation. You’ll frequently bend, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 50 pounds. Required protective equipment may include gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots. The regular schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Schedule adjustments or overtime may be required to meet shipping deadlines or inventory demands. Ready to Apply? If you’re dependable, detail-oriented, and experienced in coordinating shipments and keeping warehouse operations organized, we’d love to hear from you. Apply through Indeed with your resume highlighting your shipping, receiving, and international logistics expe…