Shipping & Receiving Associate

McNICHOLS CO. is a leading and trusted supplier of metal products, including perforated, grating, mesh, expanded, and designer metals. Our products are used in applications all around the country, helping to shape architectural designs, entertainment venues, and more. Family‑founded and customer‑obsessed, we have a purpose‑driven team inspired to support our customers in building America.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Shipping & Receiving Associate to join our team. The role involves performing warehouse functions such as shipping, receiving, picking inventory, and wrapping/crating orders according to detailed order and quality requirements. All uniforms, steel‑toed boots, and safety equipment are provided in a clean, safe work environment. We also offer an excellent training program, skill‑based pay, and great opportunities for career growth.

• Pack and ship customer orders.
• Accurately receive incoming material to maintain inventory integrity.
• Safely operate forklifts and other lift equipment, handle material, and load and unload LTL carriers.
• Organize material pulls for orders to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Process incoming material including inspecting and receiving POs, interbranch and vendor material, customer returns, and damaged freight.
• Provide excellent customer service; answer phone, direct walk‑up customers to sales, and answer questions.
• Assure timely shipment of orders and communicate issues.
• Maintain high quality standards by following standardized procedures and processes.
• Follow required safety and quality procedures.
• Order and maintain proper shipping and packing supplies including skids, strapping, and labels.
• Properly tag and hold incoming LTL material or returned orders in preparation for receiving.
• Call carriers to arrange order pickups.
• Use power tools such as chop saw, banders, and packaging machines.
• Maintain equipment by following routine preventative maintenance requirements.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Intermediate computer knowledge; capable of using inventory systems and RF scanners.
• Experience with UPS Worldship and Fed Ex shipping programs preferred.
• Experience driving a forklift; side loader and overhead crane experience a plus.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, lift material up to 50 pounds, and perform other physical tasks.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.

At McNICHOLS, we reward our team with quarterly incentives, great health and wellness benefits, generous 401(k) matching, 15 days of PTO, and 100% company‑paid life insurance, disability, wellness, and financial health benefits.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Distribution and Supply Chain

• Truck Transportation

Join McNICHOLS – Where Inspired People and Inspired Service are our mission. Visit us at  to learn more!