Shipping & Receiving Associate – Manufacturing

Location: Dublin, OH
Industry: Automotive Sheet Metal Fabrication
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm OT as needed

About the Position

We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Shipping & Receiving Associate to join an automotive sheet metal fabrication company in the Columbus, Ohio area.

This position is responsible for receiving, inspecting, organizing, and shipping materials and finished products. The ideal candidate will have experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to operate material handling equipment while maintaining accurate inventory and shipping records.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming and outgoing shipments against purchase orders, invoices, bills of lading, and other shipping documents.

• Count, weigh, and measure materials to ensure shipment accuracy.

• Load, unload, move, and store materials using forklifts, cranes, hoists, and other material handling equipment, as trained and authorized.

• Prepare shipments, including packaging, labeling, and securing materials for transportation.

• Create and maintain accurate shipping and receiving documentation, including bills of lading, routing slips, and material requisitions.

• Organize and direct the movement of materials between shipping, receiving, storage, and production areas.

• Coordinate with production teams and supervisors to ensure materials are available when needed.

• Monitor inventory records, verify stock levels, and report discrepancies.

• Prepare shipping containers and request packaging materials and supplies as needed.

• Enter and update shipment, inventory, and material information in electronic databases.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous shipping, receiving, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred.

• Forklift, overhead crane, or hoist experience is a plus.

• Familiarity with shipping documents, bills of lading, and inventory procedures.

• Basic computer skills, including email, Microsoft Excel, and data entry.

• Experience with MRP systems or electronic inventory databases preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.

• Good communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and coordinate with other departments.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and occasionally handle materials weighing up to 100 lbs with appropriate assistance or equipment.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• One to three months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Environment

This is a hands-on position within an automotive manufacturing facility. Associates will work in shipping, receiving, and production areas, handling metal materials, finished products, and industrial equipment.

The position requires physical activity, attention to safety procedures, and the ability to manage shipping documentation and inventory records accurately

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.