| Location | Franklin Park, IL |
The Shipper & Receiver's primary responsibility is to manage the daily receipts and shipments for the facility. It includes packaging and labeling of all outgoing material and as well as a transfer of inventory for all incoming products. This role is required to be familiar with forklift operation and proper lifting techniques associated with moving and handling of material.
A day in the life of a Shipper & Receiver can look like
Observe and follow safety rules as prescribed by the safety policy. Completes an expected amount of work based on time studies in accordance with schedule. Able to operate all necessary equipment in a proficient manner.
Print daily sales receipts and cross-check with computer software to ensure accuracy
Prepare and print shipping labels corresponding to shipping needs
Assemble and fill boxes and other cartons with items that need to be shipped
Affix proper postage to each package in preparation for shipping
Track inventory and report any shortages to sales team so we can update the website
Process orders based on the buyer's preferred shipping system (e.g. USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc.)
Contact carrier and schedule shipping for each package
Maintain a clean and safe work area and update supplies as needed
All other duties as assigned.
We are looking for you to have
High school diploma/GED preferred
1-3 years experience in retail or e-commerce
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing dynamics
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Solid basic math skills using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
Ability to be trained/certified on powered industrial truck (P.I.T.)
Understand stock locater system
Must be able to work in the US
Competencies
Excellent communication and follow-up skills
Detail and task orientated
Continuous improvement/innovation
Must be able to read and write English
Are accountable to others
Have the courage to challenge the status quo
Are honest with co-workers and customers
Able to be innovative problem solvers
Are engaged team members
Add value to the Company
Expects excellence of self and others
Overserves top customers
Understands, simplifies and acts to improve processes