Distribution Processor - Des Plaines, IL

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Des Plaines, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Processor (described in the posting as a Shipping & Receiving Associate) prepares, packages, and processes outbound shipments and inbound materials to support efficient warehouse operations. Daily work includes scanning products into the system, processing pallets and boxes, weighing and labeling items, assembling shipments, breaking down inbound pallets, verifying counts, and updating the system to resolve discrepancies. The associate also wraps pallets, applies labels and corner boards, and moves finished goods to the appropriate dock doors. The role requires maintaining productivity goals and a clean, safe work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to follow Safety, Health, and Environmental guidelines, policies, rules, and training.
Basic math and reading-comprehension aptitude.
Ability to read and interpret manifests, packing lists, and complex shipping codes.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Process shipments via UPS and FedEx and load products into trailers.
Process pallets through LIDS and scan products into the system.
Weigh, measure, and label products.
Process boxes according to pack size and physically assemble them.
Package products, label them, and tape boxes.
Break down inbound pallets and process receipts in the system.
Review quantity discrepancies and update the system as needed.
Wrap pallets using a wrap machine.
Ensure labels left by distribution attendants are assigned to the correct pallet.
Apply corner boards to products when appropriate.
Move products to dock doors when appropriate.
Meet hourly productivity goals and maintain the hour-by-hour board.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow 5S.