Shipping /Logistics Clerk

ABS Graphics Inc•Itasca, IL

1d•$20 - $21

About The Position

The Shipping /Logistics Clerk performs shipping, dispatch, and shipment-processing tasks. The role processes a range of shipments, coordinates pickups and deliveries, monitors shipping workflows and schedules, and works with Shipping, Receiving, Warehouse, and management staff. The position also involves maintaining shipping records and reports, supporting warehouse activities as needed, following safety and environmental requirements, and maintaining departmental housekeeping standards.

Requirements

Basic computer skills.
Experience with Avanti, FedEx Ship Manager, UPS software, drop shipments, and freight shipments.
Knowledge of transport dispatch and shipment scheduling.
Forklift certification and ability to pass recertification.
Ability to follow safety and work rules and regulations, including use of required personal protective equipment.
Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions and shipping documents, including bills of lading and receipts.
Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, twist, stretch, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl throughout the shift.
Ability to frequently lift and handle average-weight items and items up to 75 pounds, and push or pull up to 750 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to tolerate a manufacturing or warehouse environment with varying noise levels and moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, or loud noises.

Responsibilities

Process shipments using Avanti, FedEx Ship Manager, UPS software, and drop-shipment and freight-shipment processes.
Monitor emails, the HelpDesk system, and phones.
Process pickups and deliveries received through the HelpDesk system or by direct request.
Dispatch local pickups and deliveries and update the Daily Driver Schedule in real time.
Monitor Shipping Department staging lanes and the Shipping Table for packages and skids to be shipped.
Monitor the Mailing Schedule and approve shipments to the Post Office and ALG shipments; compare the schedule with driver paperwork, dispatch the driver, process shipments in Avanti, and add shipping charges.
Coordinate effectively with Shipping, Receiving, and Warehouse staff and reassign work as needed.
Process weekly Association orders and update the Google Document.
Run reports of FedEx and UPS address-correction charges, organize charges into customer-related spreadsheets, and forward the spreadsheets to the Project Manager, Data Manager, and other involved managers or sales staff.
Occasionally operate a dolly, pallet jack, or forklift to load or unload trucks or assist in the warehouse.
Follow departmental policies, procedures, objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety and environmental requirements.
Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
Work overtime as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.