Shipping and Receiving Associate

National Safety Apparel • Chicago, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

NSA is looking for self-starters who can help support our mission. This position is responsible for the accurate receiving, processing, and shipments of materials, components, and finished goods within a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year of office administration/inventory management experience
• Attention to Detail: Ability to accurately verify shipments, inventory counts, labels, and documentation with minimal errors.
• Organization & Time Management: Effectively prioritizes tasks, maintains orderly warehouse areas, and meets shipping and receiving deadlines.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Works cooperatively with production, warehouse, inventory control, customer service, and transportation teams.
• Dependability & Accountability: Demonstrates reliability, strong attendance, and ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Communication Skills: Communicates clearly with supervisors, coworkers, drivers, and vendors regarding shipments, discrepancies, and operational needs.
• Problem Solving: Identifies shipping, inventory, or receiving issues and assists in resolving discrepancies efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adjusts to changing priorities, shipment schedules, and operational demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stand for duration of shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming shipments and verify products against purchase orders, packing slips, and delivery documentation.
• Inspect incoming materials for accuracy, damage, and quality concerns.
• Accurately enter receiving and shipping information into appropriate system.
• Prepare customer orders for shipment including packing, labeling, palletizing, and staging freight.
• Coordinate outbound shipments with carriers, drivers, and internal departments.
• Load and unload trucks using pallet jacks when needed.
• Maintain organized warehouse locations and proper storage practices.
• Ensure shipping documentation is complete and compliant with company procedures.
• Assist in maintaining clean, safe, and efficient warehouse and dock areas.
• Report inventory discrepancies, damaged goods, or shipping issues to leadership promptly.
• Perform inventory counts of shipping and receiving supplies when needed.
• Maintain a neat and orderly space that promotes a safe work environment.
• Mandate and follow ALL NSA Safety and Housekeeping Policies.
• Ensure staff operate equipment in a safe manner according to established training procedures.
• Report ANYTHING that appears unsafe, from your functional department’s perspective, which includes, the authority to shut down ANY task/operations that you feel may be unsafe.

Benefits

• Medical
• HSA Plan
• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• Employer-Paid Short-Term disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Identity theft protection insurance
• Voluntary Legal insurance
• State-Sponsored Retirement Savings Program
• 10 Paid Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO
• Bereavement
• Jury Duty
• Incentive Pay / Bonus
• Referral Program
• Confidential Employee Relief Fund
• Annual Flu Shot Clinic
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Family Medical Leave
• Transportation Benefit (Chicago)
• School Visitation Leave (Chicago)
• Blood Donation Paid Hours (Chicago)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED