Shipping and Receiving Associate

Posted Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM

NSA is looking for self-starters who can help support our mission. Are you ready?

Reports To: Inventory Control Supervisor

Direct Reports: N /A

FLSA Status: Non
- Exempt

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay: $17.70/Hr

Responsible for the accurate receiving, processing, and shipments of materials, components, and finished goods within a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment.

• 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.
• Safety
  - Responsibilities include maintaining a neat and orderly space that promotes a safe work environment. Must mandate and follow ALL NSA Safety and Housekeeping Policies, ensure staff operate the equipment in a safe manner according to established training procedures, and 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.

Provided on the job

Education &

Certifications:

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience:

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.

Manufacturing and Warehouse environment, consistent background noise.

• 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
• Family Medical Leave
• Transportation Benefit (Chicago)
• School Visitation Leave (Chicago)
• Blood Donation Paid Hours (Chicago)

National Safety Apparel provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, ancestry, age, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected group status as defined by law.