Shipping Clerk
About The Position
Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods (“GDK”) stands at the forefront as a premier provider of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Our portfolio, featuring gyros, specialty meats, pitas, flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus, spreads, falafel, ready-to-eat and plant-based proteins, along with value-added bakery products, reflects our commitment to quality and authenticity. Serving over 400 foodservice distributors, 30,000 independent and national chain restaurants, and marking our presence in the top 40 U.S. retailers, we continue to enrich dining experiences with the flavors of the Mediterranean. Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods Crop is seeking a Shipping Clerk for our Glendale Heights location. As our Shipping Clerk you will be responsible for coordinating and processing outgoing shipments in a food manufacturing facility. This role ensures that all products are shipped accurately, safely, and in compliance with food safety regulations. What you are going to be doing… The Shipping Clerk will work closely with warehouse staff, production teams, and truck drivers to manage loading schedules and maintain efficient shipping operations. Prepare and verify outgoing shipments for accuracy (product, quantity, lot codes, expiration dates via IFS).Coordinate daily shipping schedules with truck drivers and carriers.Generate bills of lading (BOL), packing lists, and shipping documentation utilizing IFS system. Inspect loads prior to shipment to ensure proper packaging and temperature requirements are met. Maintain shipping logs, records, and traceability documentation.Track shipments and resolve any delivery or scheduling issues.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail, especially with lot tracking and documentation.
- Good communication skills for working with drivers and internal teams.
- Problem-solving skills for handling delays or discrepancies.
- Time management and ability to meet strict shipping deadlines.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2+ years’ experience in shipping, logistics, or warehouse operations.
- Experience working the truck shipments and freight carriers.
- Basic computer skills with experience with ERP systems.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and verify outgoing shipments for accuracy (product, quantity, lot codes, expiration dates via IFS).
- Coordinate daily shipping schedules with truck drivers and carriers.
- Generate bills of lading (BOL), packing lists, and shipping documentation utilizing IFS system.
- Inspect loads prior to shipment to ensure proper packaging and temperature requirements are met.
- Maintain shipping logs, records, and traceability documentation.
- Track shipments and resolve any delivery or scheduling issues.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision options for you and your family
- Safe-harbor 401(k) Plan with generous matching and immediate vesting
- Life, AD&D, Short and Long-term Disability Programs
- Health, Dependent Care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account Contributions
- Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
- Paid Vacations and Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
