Careers 101: Ohio Shipping Jobs

Published on 2008-06-02

Schools:

The educational qualifications for Ohio shipping jobs can be quite flexible depending on the company and position. While employers may prefer a university degree or some college experience, a high school degree combined with on-the-job training or a relevant work history may be sufficient for warehouse jobs in sorting and packing or for shipping/receiving or inventory clerks. Typical requirements for truck driving jobs include a commercial driver's license (CDL), a clean driving record and several years of driving experience. Shipping professionals who manage supply chains or distribution often possess a bachelor's degree in operations management, supply chain management or logistics. Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University is the leading school in the state for those courses of study.

Employers:

Bordering Lake Erie to the north and the Ohio River to the south and possessing the nation's 10th-largest highway network would be enough to make Ohio an important state for the U.S. shipping industry. But combine those facts with the state's proximity to many major population and manufacturing centers, and Ohio becomes a key part of the transportation and distribution of goods throughout North America. Truck driving, shipping and logistics jobs in Ohio can be found at trucking, shipping and freight companies all across the state.