Shipping and Receiving Associate

National Safety ApparelChicago, IL
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)
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