Shipping and Receiving Specialist
About The Position
Ellsworth Adhesives, a global, industry-leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer, has an opening for a Shipping and Receiving Specialist role within its TapeCase division, located in Elk Grove Village, IL. TapeCase designs, converts, manufactures, and distributes highly engineered adhesive tape products, offering custom tape solutions through expansive tape converting services. The role involves receiving materials, preparing finished products for shipment, obtaining shipping cost quotes, arranging transportation services, and assisting with training and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- 2 years of Shipping/Receiving experience
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Forklift certifications needs to be obtained within 90 days in the role
- DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation certification preferred
- Proficiently comprehends and follows customers' routing instructions, including but not limited to label, documentation, and transportation demands
- Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to achieve a high level of work quality
- Any computer usage: Microsoft Office, ERP, distribution center software and/or hardware (UPC guns, etc.)
- Ability to interpret order notes and execute order instructions effectively
- Lifts and/or move up to 50 lbs
Nice To Haves
- DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation certification
Responsibilities
- Executes all duties and responsibilities of Shipping/Receiving, Associate
- Arranges transportation services for outgoing sales orders through the customer's transportation portal or TMS (Transportation Management Service)
- Provides quotes and arranges international freight shipments through the company’s designated freight forwarder
- Fills out various international documentation, such as SLIs (Shippers Letters of Instructions), filing EEI (Electronic Export Information), quoting, booking and confirming cargo shipments
- Collaborates with Information Technology and/or third-party vendors to troubleshoot system issues
- Arranges transportation services for outgoing sales orders by making requests through the customer's transportation portal or TMS (Transportation Management Service)
- Fills out various international documentation, such as SLIs (Shippers Letters of Instructions), filing EEI (Electronic Export Information), quoting, booking and confirming cargo shipments
- Proficiently comprehends and follows customers' routing instructions, including but not limited to label, documentation, and transportation demands
- Following directions from the Warehouse Team Lead, performs inventory control tasks
- Trains other Shipping/Receiving employees
- Assists in developing job work instructions
- Provides input on opportunities for continuous improvement
Benefits
- competitive wage
- bonus plan
- Health
- Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Disability
- Flexible Spending
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Wellness Program
- Social Events
- Community Involvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
