DC Shipping & Receiving Associate

TPS Group Holdings, a family of brands including The Paper Store, Uncharted and Gifts & More, is all about transforming daily routines into joyful escapes that inspire and surprise. Our mission is to connect with every customer through carefully chosen products, immersive shopping experiences, and service that goes the extra mile—creating a space that sparks joy with every visit.

The Distribution Center Shipping & Receiving Associate is responsible for supporting inbound and outbound operations by accurately receiving, moving, staging, and shipping product in a fast‑paced distribution center environment. This role requires attention to detail, a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and flexibility to support multiple areas of the operation as business needs evolve.

• Receive and verify incoming products against invoices, packing slips, and shipping documentation
• Accurately document deliveries, shortages, damages, and discrepancies according to established procedures
• Load and unload trailers and containers safely and efficiently
• Move product between lower and upper levels of the distribution center
• Stage, pre‑sort, and prepare freight for processing and outbound shipment
• Operate manual and electric pallet jacks and other material‑handling equipment as trained
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times
• Cross‑train and work in multiple areas of the distribution center as needed
• Follow all TPS policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Respect local ordinances by ensuring trucks are loaded, unloaded, and operated only during approved time frames
• Perform other duties as assigned by distribution center leadership

• Be a TPS brand ambassador
• Accountable, reliable, and punctual with a strong sense of ownership over your work
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• A team player who collaborates effectively toward shared goals
• Safety‑focused, with the ability to identify and report hazards or injuries
• Productive and detail‑oriented, with a commitment to accuracy and quality
• Professional, respectful, and positive, even in challenging situations
• Motivated to learn, grow, and develop new skills through feedback and experience
• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow written instructions, policies, and procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., push/pull up to 100 lbs., climb ladders, and stand/walk up to 6 consecutive hours.
• Frequent walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive motion
• Experience with material handling equipment preferred (forklift, pallet jacks, lifts).
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, weekends, and extended hours during seasonal peaks.
• Forklift and RF scanning experience a plus
• Prior dock or warehouse experience preferred but not required

• Warehouse environment with variable temperatures.
• Exposure to noise, moving equipment, and physical labor.

TPS Group Holdings is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law.