International Shipping Clerk

BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY • West Chicago, IL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Ball Horticultural Company is seeking a customer-centric candidate to work in the international area of seed operations. Ball is the largest flower seed breeder/producer and distributor in the world, providing outstanding products, best-in-class customer service, and reliable supply to professional growers around the globe.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• A minimum of 2 years experience in light industrial, production, laboratory, packaging, international shipping, or distribution operations
• Industrial lift truck experience preferred, quality control
• Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate with internal and external customers, bilingual capabilities a plus
• Microsoft Office and inventory systems experience required
• Problem solving, attention to detail, organizational skills, teamwork, adaptability, and flexibility to work in multiple areas performing multiple tasks is required
• Productive, high-quality output to meet customer expectations and internal metrics
• Assist in creating new procedures and improving existing processes
• Work directly with other employees inside and outside the department on shared objectives

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual capabilities a plus

Responsibilities

• Process, package, and distribute seed to meet the expectations of Ball’s global customers
• Provide high-quality product and accurate content to maintain our number one position in the industry
• Participate in continuous improvement exercises and adapt to changing needs and requirements
• Perform quality checks
• Participate in physical inventories
• Work with the overall team to deliver best-in-class service
• Perform all other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our organization’s values
• Adhere to all quality control measures and watch for signs of tampering and contamination
• Perform work using multiple computer systems / software including: Microsoft Office tools, SAP inventory control and management, Government websites to manage international trade, and Carrier software – UPS, FedEx, DHL and others

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
• 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
• Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs
• An onsite subsidized café overlooking renowned display gardens and restored natural areas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED