Logistics Clerk I - 1st Shift

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team • Romeoville, IL

3d • $23

About The Position

Maker’s Pride is looking for a dynamic Logistics Clerk who will have a positive impact on the operations team. As a Logistics Clerk, you will perform shipping duties for the plant, including scheduling, tagging products, and maintaining an organized warehouse.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to use PICK system and basic windows operation of Word and Excel and GroupWise email system.

Responsibilities

• Checking in drivers
• Operating forklifts
• Checking Purchase Orders
• Scheduling trucks for loading/unloading
• Preparing shipping documents and entering data on a daily basis
• Maintain records of all products and orders
• Verify Seals on trucks
• Maintain customer shipment files
• Maintain Open communications with Corporate Customer Service to maximize shipments and minimize problems
• Work with Plant General Manager and Supervisors to establish load out and shipment schedules and keep them informed on orders (distribute copies, etc.)
• Coordinate containers, export documents, export documents and shipping documents for export shipments
• Maintain good relationship with the trucking companies
• Perform other duties assigned

Benefits

• health/dental/vision insurance
• flex spending accounts
• short & long-term disability
• paid holidays and vacation
• bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees