Shipping & Receiving Associate

The Imagine Group • Grayslake, IL

75d • $16 - $20

About The Position

The Shipping and Receiving Associate verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments, prepares items for shipment and performs inventory management for all incoming and outgoing products and materials.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift certified.

Nice To Haves

• FedEx, UPS, and general freight knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklift or pallet jacks to unload all inbound materials and to move materials to proper department or areas.
• Inspect for any obvious quality issues, including short counts, packing issues, damaged goods, color quality, size, or finishing issues.
• Maintains forklift by completing preventative maintenance at beginning of shift.
• Manages raw material inventories, including maintenance and cleaning of inventory area, inventory organization and racking, and inventory cycle counting reporting.
• Receive all Purchase Orders into accounting software daily.
• May run month end open Purchase Order report.
• Performs general housekeeping, maintenance and organization of the dock and inventory areas.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Prepares paperwork, packing list, bill of lading for all ground and LTL shipments.
• Load all outbound LTL shipments.
• Contribute to safety goals by maintaining a clean, clutter-free workplace, report potentially unsafe conditions and ensure that the department meets and exceeds safety requirements.
• Meet productivity and quality standards by completing work in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Life insurance
• Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• Tuition assistance
• Caregiver leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employer/partner discounts

What This Job Offers

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