Shipping and receiving associates typically work in a warehouse or retail environment, overseeing all incoming and outgoing products and materials. They have to keep meticulous records of all items that enter or leave the facility. As shipping and receiving associate, you conduct inventory regularly, keep the warehouse area clean an clutter-free to make it easier for others to retrieve necessary items, and utilize electronic scanning tools and management software. You also need to by physically fit. The job involves frequent lifting and carrying of heavy boxes and objects