Shipping & Receiving Associate (Full-Time)

About Us

Swanky Badger is a custom gift company servicing both the retail and promotional products industry. We operate out of our home-base warehouse fulfilling high-volume retail orders and complex promotional shipments for clients nationwide and internationally.

Our shipping and packing team plays a critical role in ensuring orders are accurate well-presented and delivered on time for important gifting moments and events.

The Position

We are hiring a full-time in-house Shipping / Receiving / Packing Associate to support daily order fulfillment outbound shipping and warehouse organization.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized detail-oriented comfortable working with systems and capable of managing multiple shipment types and timelines at once.

You will be responsible for packing retail and promotional orders preparing shipments according to product-specific standards coordinating carrier pickups and supporting inventory and warehouse operations.

Employment Details

• Job Type: Full-time
  

• Training Start Date: Immediately
  

• Initial 1-month trial period to ensure good fit for both parties
  

Core Responsibilities

Primary Duties Packing & Fulfillment

• Pack retail orders and promotional product orders
  

• Manage split shipments merged shipments and partial orders
  

• Pack orders according to carrier timelines -Hand Dates
  

• Follow product-specific packing standards to ensure consistency
  

• Perform kitting and alternate packaging as required
  

• Organize stage and label outgoing shipments
  

• Supervise and organize packing line as volume increases
  

• Prepare packing supplies and replenish packing materials on the floor
  

Shipping & Carrier Coordination

• Support international shipping procedures and documentation
  

• Support carrier driver pickups
  

• Schedule ground and freight pickups
  

Warehouse Inventory & Safety Support

• Support forklift operation and maintenance (certification required or obtained after hire)
  

• Assist with quarterly product cycle counts
  

• Perform shipping supply counts and office supply counts
  

• Organize warehouse pallets and storage locations
  

• Complete safety checklist walkthroughs
  

• Input and track product waste and perform product waste inventory adjustments
  

Schedule & Work Location

• Full-time / 40 hours per week
  

• Schedule: MondayFriday 9:00am5:30pm (weekends as needed during peak periods)
  

• Home base: Vista CA 92081
  

• Work location: In-person warehouse-based
  

Who This Role Is Best For

• Someone who enjoys structured process-driven work
  

• A detail-oriented individual who takes pride in accuracy and presentation
  

• A dependable team member who can manage multiple shipment priorities
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Reliable transportation
  

• Punctual dependable and able to follow SOPs
  

• Strong attention to detail and organization
  

• Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting packages
  

• English required
  

• Basic computer skills required
  

• Experience with order fulfillment or inventory software preferred
  

• Forklift certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
  

Benefits

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
  

• Sick Leave
  

• 401(k)
  

• Profit Sharing
  

• Employee discount