Position: Shipping and Receiving Associate

Department: Warehouse
Reports To: Warehouse Manager
Band/Level: Non Manager
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Pay: $20 per hour
Date Created: October 2025

Company Info

Kretek International is America’s #1 importer, marketer and distributor of specialty tobacco products, including high-end cigars, tobacco and alternative nicotine products with such well-known brands as Djarum, Cuban Rounds and High Tea Herbal Wraps. Founded 35+ years ago, we continue to grow and constantly seek talented employees who can help us do that. For more information, please visit: http://www.Kretek.com

Phillips & King, International – a Kretek Company – is the wholesale distribution arm of Kretek International that sells primarily to small and medium sized single-stores and retail chains throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands.

For more information, please visit: http://www.PhillipsAndKing.com

Purpose of Job

Phillips and King International currently has an opening position for a Shipping and Receiving Associate located in Moorpark, CA.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Manage daily shipping and/or receiving activities that primarily include parcel and LTL shipping and receiving
  • Ensure accuracy in printing and applying shipping labels, receiving products against PO with precise counts.
  • Enters data for outgoing shipments and incoming materials in the computer
  • Uses RF scanners, computer, and printers
  • Provide quality inspection of outgoing and incoming packages
  • Print shipment labels and custom documents where necessary
  • Ensure shipments are properly identified and labeled
  • Ensure shipments are properly loaded into the delivery and transport vehicle
  • Track and update the status of outgoing and incoming shipments
  • Ensure correct packing techniques for outgoing shipments
  • Troubleshoot shipping issue that arise and work to solve them
  • Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required
  • Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition
  • Other responsibilities as assigned Troubleshoot shipping issue that arise and work to solve them
  • Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required
  • Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in shipping and/or receiving

The following skills are preferred:

  • Attention to detail, providing 100% accuracy in shipping and receiving products.
  • Basic computer skills
  • Basic knowledge/experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook & UPS Worldship
  • Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack
  • Customer service mindset to ensure internal/external partners receive quality sup port

Physical Requirements

The ability to lift and carry 25lb up to 50lbs regularly.

Safety

The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be added at any time per business needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.