A Job At The Shipping Depot Means...

• Training
  Our Associates have to know a lot, because a lot depends on what they know. We train constantly. New hires are started with an organized training program, tested for competency before they “solo”, and given a teammate Mentor to make sure they succeed in our environment.

• Variety
  We do a lot of different things at The Shipping Depot--fax important documents, help stressed-out customers, meet deadlines, make crates and pack heavy machinery, receive and sort mail, make copies, take passport photos, and more--so you’re never bored.

• Responsibility
  The things we do are important to people. Mail is highly confidential. Our shipping is frequently time-critical--if it’s not there tomorrow or on time, there could be serious consequences. Integrity, honesty, conscientiousness, and doing what we say we’re going to do are vital to the success of The Shipping Depot, and is valued in our Associates.

• Quality Team Environment
  Associates at The Shipping Depot pride themselves in the quality of their work and their loyalty to each other. This results in an average length of employment of over 5 years.

• Challenge
  We solve customer’s shipping problems by providing the most complete selection of carriers in Montana. It’s a complex process that involves both computer work and strenuous physical labor.
   
• Flexible Scheduling
  We’re open long hours 6 days a week, and Sundays during the Christmas season, so we provide tremendous scheduling opportunities for students. Earn your way on to our team, and we’ll find a way for you to fulfill your scholastic and personal needs as well as work for us.

• Competitive Pay
  Associates earn an immediate raise after completing their training, testing, and a 90 day probation period. Because of the challenges of working at The Shipping Depot and the quality of our Associates, we’ve found that paying higher than average retail wage in Missoula saves us money in the long run.

What Employees Say:

“I started as a Seasonal Helper, and now I run the place!” Doug Ferguson, General Manager, UM 1992

“My job at The Shipping Depot blends perfectly with my career as a Wildlife Biologist. I spend Summers in the woods and Winters at The Shipping Depot.” Lynette Noble, UM 2002

“I went from Bookkeeping Intern to being the staff Accountant, which was the perfect step to my career as a hospital Chief Financial Officer.” Jorge Latibeaudiere, UM BS/MA 1998

“This was a great part-time job when I was a student, and now it’s even better that I’m full-time and the I.T. Specialist at The Shipping Depot.” Travis Sienknicht, UM 2003

Current Openings:

Retail Service Associate
Duties include: advising customers re: shipping carrier selection; postal services; planning and performing custom packaging for a variety of goods such as art, antiques, machinery, furniture, electronics, etc.; color and b&w copies; fax; passport photos; public mailbox service; MrauctioneasyK eBay service; packaging material and retail products sales; cashiering & cash control; other services as needed. Part time, Sats. required.