Distribution Processor - Des Plaines, IL

VetJobs•Des Plaines, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Processor, described in the job summary 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 to company standards, breaking down inbound pallets, verifying counts, and updating the system to resolve discrepancies. The role also involves wrapping pallets, applying labels and corner boards, and moving finished goods to the appropriate dock doors.

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 a manifest, packing list, and complex shipping codes.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Process UPS and FedEx shipments and load products into trailers.
Process pallets through LIDS, scanning products into the system.
Weigh, measure, and label products.
Process boxes through pack size and physically assemble them.
Package products, label 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 follow and maintain the hour-by-hour board.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow 5S.