Shipping & Receiving Associate

Benchwood Foods; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchwood Foods is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Associate in Columbus, Ohio. The ideal candidate will support shipping, receiving, and inventory operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities include unloading and loading trucks, maintaining product quality, and ensuring sanitation. Candidates should have prior experience, be able to operate power equipment, and lift 40+ pounds.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in shipping and receiving required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods; may require bending and squatting.
• Verifiable work history with strong reliability.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload and load trucks with incoming and outgoing product.
• Ensure order and inventory accuracy through established processes.
• Maintain product quality and temperature standards.

Skills

Reliable and detail-oriented

Ability to operate power equipment

Computer literacy

Ability to lift 40+ pounds

Strong reliability

Job description

Join our team at Birchwood Foods as a Shipping & Receiving Associate! We are looking for a reliable, detail‑oriented individual to support our shipping, receiving, and inventory operations in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload and load trucks with incoming and outgoing product.
• Ensure order and inventory accuracy through established processes, including data entry and generating computerized reports.
• Maintain product quality and temperature standards throughout transfer and storage.
• Follow inventory control practices to ensure all Birchwood Foods standards are met.
• Maintain facility sanitation and housekeeping, including cleaning, sanitizing, and proper storage of equipment and tools.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and HACCP requirements.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in shipping and receiving required.
• Ability to safely operate power equipment (including forklifts).
• Computer literacy and accurate data‑entry skills.
• Ability to lift 40+ pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods; may require bending, twisting, reaching, or squatting.
• Verifiable work history with strong reliability.