Shipping and Receiving Associate
Location: Oberlin, OH
Full-Time | 8am-5pm, Monday–Friday
About AdeptAg
AdeptAg LLC is the North American leader in controlled environment agriculture, delivering innovative automation, growing, and irrigation solutions to growers across the U.S. and Canada. Recognized as the industry leader in customer service, we are committed to technical excellence and building lasting partnerships with every grower we support. Our Shipping and Receiving team keep every part moving accurately and on time — the foundation everything else depends on.
The Role
The Shipping and Receiving Associate unloads, inspects, and logs inbound shipments, pulls and packages customer orders, and keeps warehouse inventory accurate and organized. This role requires strong attention to detail, comfort working independently under deadline pressure, and the ability to spot and resolve discrepancies before they become problems.
Key Responsibilities
- Unload, unpack, inspect, sort, and count inbound shipments; log receipt against purchase orders accurately and on the same day
- Ensure materials are properly located, labeled, and maintained in inventory
- Notify purchasing promptly of any damages, shortages, or overages
- Pull and prepare customer orders for shipment
- Package and label LTL and small-package shipments in compliance with freight carrier rules
- Enter and track shipments using AdeptAg's shipping and inventory systems
- Safely operate a forklift/tow motor to move materials
Physical Requirements
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly; frequent bending, standing, and walking throughout the shift
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED
- 1–2 years of shipping/receiving or warehouse experience preferred
- Forklift certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification within the first 30 days
Skills and Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and stay organized under time pressure
- Self-directed with a 'can do' attitude; comfortable making day-to-day judgment calls
- Basic math and recordkeeping skills
Why Join AdeptAg
- Generous 401(k) with company-paid contribution
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Voluntary life, accident, and disability insurance options
- Stable and growing North American organization
If you're organized, reliable, and take pride in an accurate, well-run warehouse, we'd love to hear from you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
AdeptAg is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.