Shipping and Receiving Clerk - Hoffman Estates, IL

Benelux • Hoffman Estates, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for unpacking, sorting, and organizing received shipments and samples. The role receives courier shipments and verifies quantities, keeps samples and accompanying paperwork in order, monitors shipments for special instructions, resolves discrepancies, and manages sample retention and inventory areas. The employee must follow company policies and procedures and observe safety rules and precautions. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Internships and research experience will be considered. Forklift experience is a plus but is not required. The position requires the ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; communicate effectively before groups of employees; perform basic algebra, calculus, and trigonometry; and solve practical problems with limited standardization.

The work involves regularly standing, handling or feeling objects and controls, talking or hearing, and tasting and smelling; frequent walking; extended periods of standing; reaching; and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Work is regularly performed near moving mechanical parts and at times in a climate-controlled environment. Noise is usually moderate to low.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.
• Ability to perform basic algebra, calculus, and trigonometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

• Internship or research experience will be considered.
• Forklift experience is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Receive courier shipments and be responsible for the quantity received.
• Unpack deliveries accurately and neatly.
• Sort, segregate, and group samples by product family and product type.
• Maintain samples and accompanying paperwork in the correct order.
• Monitor incoming shipments for special instructions.
• Troubleshoot discrepancies on incoming shipments.
• Manage sample retention and inventory areas.
• Become familiar with and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Observe safety rules and precautions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-matched retirement plan
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Paid parental leave, including up to 10 weeks for pregnancy
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Optional life and pet insurance
• Employee assistance program and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs
• Tuition assistance and/or professional development
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

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