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Alpha Baking’s retail brands include S. Rosen’s, MaryAnn, Natural Ovens Bakery, Kreamo, and Golden Hearth, with additional product sold under private label agreements and the Alpha Baking foodservice brand. Job description : The Shipper works in a fast pace environment preparing items for shipment by performing the following duties: Physically moves bread/bun stacks to shipping dock using two wheel cart to stage product.

Job description :   The Shipper works in a fast pace environment preparing items for shipment by performing the following duties:<ul><li>Physically moves bread/bun stacks to shipping dock using two wheel cart to stage product.</li><li>Repetitive use of upper extremities to break down stacks of product to be sent to depot locations.</li><li>Physically shuttle bread trays and materials to packaging department.</li><li>Unloads semi-trailers and routes incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.</li><li>Loads cased bread/bun products onto pallets.</li><li>Operates electric pallet jack to move or hoist materials from packaging to shipping dock.</li><li>Operates stretch wrap bander to palletize bread/bun products for shipment.</li><li>Performs all computer functions necessary to track various aspects of goods.</li><li>Efficiently works within a busy dispatch department.</li><li>Creates shipping labels and handles shipping information.</li><li>Works well with shipping team to complete orders in a timely manner.</li><li>Must have reliable transportation and attendance to meet employer's attendance standards for 24/7 production facility.</li></ul><ul><li>Worker must be able to constantly stand and walk on concrete floors and trailer beds.</li><li>Frequent pushing/pulling of transport racks and bread trays.</li><li>Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, lifting, carrying is required.</li><li>Frequent to constant handling and grasping of bakery product trays, transport racks and boxes.</li><li>Frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 lbs.</li></ul>  Required qualifications, skills and experience :   <ul><li>Worker must be able to constantly stand and walk on concrete floors and trailer beds.</li><li>Frequent pushing/pulling of transport racks and bread trays.</li><li>Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, lifting, carrying is required.</li><li>Frequent to constant handling and grasping of bakery product trays, transport racks and boxes.</li><li>Frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 lbs.</li></ul>  About us :   Alpha Baking Company, Inc., a national distributor of breads, rolls and buns, as well as sweet goods, was founded in 1979. Headquartered in Chicago, Alpha Baking has three production plants in Illinois and others in Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Alpha Baking’s retail brands include S. Rosen’s, MaryAnn, Natural Ovens Bakery, Kreamo, and Golden Hearth, with additional product sold under private label agreements and the Alpha Baking foodservice brand. Our broad array of products can be found in national restaurant chains, quick service restaurants, schools, institutions, major league sports franchises, national grocery chains and independent grocery stores.   EEO statement :   We are an equal opportunity employer with policies prohibiting unlawful discrimination on the basis of any protected classification under applicable local, state and/or federal laws which include race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or veteran status, Alpha Baking Company, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Shipper - NB

Alpha Baking

Shipper - Northbrook

Bakery

Concrete

Lift/Move 50 Pounds

Loading Dock

Loading/Unloading

Material Moving

Order Picking/Packing

Pallet Jack

Product Shipments

Retail

Sales

Shipping/Receiving

Team Player

Time Management

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This is a performance-driven sales role where you will build and grow your own book of business, close new shippers, and manage freight from pickup through delivery. We are seeking a Freight Broker to drive revenue within a logistics brokerage environment, with full ownership of customer acquisition and freight execution.

We are seeking a Freight Broker to drive revenue within a logistics brokerage environment, with full ownership of customer acquisition and freight execution.This is a performance-driven sales role where you will build and grow your own book of business, close new shippers, and manage freight from pickup through delivery. You’ll operate with a high level of autonomy while being fully accountable for revenue, margins, and customer relationships.Responsibilities<ul><li>Generate new business by prospecting and closing shippers </li><li> Build and manage a book of business through consistent outreach and relationship development </li><li> Negotiate rates with customers and carriers to ensure profitable loads </li><li> Coordinate shipments from pickup through delivery, ensuring service expectations are met </li><li> Communicate with carriers, drivers, and customers to manage active loads and resolve issues </li><li> Source and secure carrier capacity, building strong carrier relationships </li><li> Track loads, margins, and performance to drive profitability </li><li> Manage daily brokerage operations including quoting, booking, and load execution </li><li> Maintain accurate CRM and shipment records</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>2+ years of experience in freight brokerage, logistics sales, or transportation sales </li><li> Proven ability to generate new business and close deals </li><li> Experience building or managing a book of business (preferred) </li><li> Strong understanding of freight markets, carrier operations, and pricing </li><li> Ability to operate independently in a commission-driven environment </li><li> Must have direct logistics/brokerage experience (non-industry sales will not be considered)</li><li> Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills </li><li> Experience managing freight from quote to delivery (preferred)</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>~$72,000 draw (~$1,500/week) + up to 20% commission on gross profit </li><li> Health insurance + benefits package </li><li> Retirement plan options </li><li> Paid time off </li><li> High earning potential with uncapped commission structure</li></ul>

AlphaHire

Freight Broker, Logistics (Carrier & Shipper Sales)

Workable

FULL_TIME

The Shipper works in a fast pace environment preparing items for shipment by performing the following duties: Loading/Unloading bread/bun stacks to shipping dock using material handling equipment to stage product. Required qualifications, skills and experience : Worker must be able to constantly stand and walk on concrete floors and trailer beds.

The Shipper works in a fast pace environment preparing items for shipment by performing the following duties: Loading/Unloading bread/bun stacks to shipping dock using material handling equipment to stage product. Efficiently works within a busy dispatch department. Creates shipping labels and handles shipping information. Works well with shipping team to complete orders in a timely manner. Worker must be able to constantly stand and walk on concrete floors and trailer beds. Frequent pushing/pulling of transport racks and bread trays. Frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 lbs. Must have reliable transportation and attendance to meet employer's attendance standards for 24/7 production facility. Required qualifications, skills and experience : Worker must be able to constantly stand and walk on concrete floors and trailer beds. Frequent pushing/pulling of transport racks and bread trays. Frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 lbs. Must have reliable transportation and attendance to meet employer's attendance standards for 24/7 production facility. Required qualifications, skills and experience: Worker must be able to constantly stand and walk on concrete floors and trailer beds. Frequent pushing/pulling of transport racks and bread trays. Frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 lbs. Must have reliable transportation and attendance to meet employer's attendance standards for 24/7 production facility.

Alpha Baking Co., Inc.

Shipper

The Shipping Supervisor role is a hands-on position, responsible for assisting with the management of all aspects of shipping during the peak and non-peak periods in a high volume manufacturing, pick, personalize, pack and ship facility. Work with Area Supervisor to help develop, implement and facilitate processes that focus on achieving measureable improvements to shipping efficiencies, inventory management, quality, fulfillment accuracy and on-time delivery.

Company and Vision   PlanetArt’s vision is to be the leading seller of personalized and make-on-demand products worldwide. We provide consumers with unmatched tools and content and an unparalleled end-to-end customer experience that result in high-quality, meaningful finished products and memorable celebrations of life events.   The company’s brands include the popular FreePrints and FreePrints Photobooks apps and the industry leading SimplytoImpress card and stationery site, as well as Personal Creations, CafePress and ISeeMe! Visit <a class="external" href="http://www.planetart.com/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">www.planetart.com</a> to learn more about our brands.  We have more than 500 team members across multiple offices, primarily in Calabasas CA, San Diego CA, Woodridge IL, Minneapolis, MN and Pleasanton, CA. We also have team members in two company-owned offices in China, as well as in Europe.   Job Overview  The Shipping Supervisor role is a hands-on position, responsible for assisting with the management of all aspects of shipping during the peak and non-peak periods in a high volume manufacturing, pick, personalize, pack and ship facility.  S/he will be responsible for supervising all functions of the shipping department; with special focus on ensuring product is appropriately packaged for maximum (WOW) customer satisfaction. Duties include: accurate packaging and on-time shipment of customer orders, while continually maintaining our quality standards and communicating issues to management.  Shipping Supervisor will assist Area Supervisor in optimizing productivity, managing the performance of all employees, making disciplinary and/or promotional recommendations, providing mentorship, training and interacting with each employee on a regular basis. Supervisor must be willing to take part in meeting day-to-day production goals of the facility, including working on the shipping line during non-peak periods, as needed.  PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be local to or willing to relocate to the Woodridge area. What You’ll Do Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Provide hands-on supervision and assist with the management of the day-to-day activities to include, but not limited to, appropriate staffing.</li><li>Understand and communicate daily goals</li><li>Share feedback on shipping issues with the team.</li><li>With guidance from Area Supervisor, address performance-related issues within the area.  Bring issues related to other areas to the attention of the Area Supervisor and/or Human Resources.</li><li>Recommend recognition or disciplinary action to Area Supervisor</li><li>Interface with Production Managers, Production Area Supervisor, Supervisors and Leads</li><li>Supervise and train the Shipping team to optimize productivity and promote growth.</li><li>Provide input to performance evaluations</li></ul>Shipping:<ul><li>Identify gaps and bottlenecks and work with leads and Area Supervisor to resolve.</li><li>Work with Area Supervisor to plan shipping capacity and staffing levels.</li><li>With the assistance of Area Supervisor schedule personnel and other resources appropriately to efficiently execute the production plan</li><li>Ensure packing of completed orders coming off the conveyor line or on carts is as single line/multiple item orders.</li><li>Ensure shippers are using the correct box size and are protecting items with void fill so that product survives the rigors of transportation to the customer.</li><li>Ensure packer identifies what inserts go with the package utilizing appropriate inserts shown on the packing slip.</li><li>Ensures packer label packages, or products, use appropriate labeling tools.</li><li>Ensures workers scan finished packages using a bar code scanning gun.</li><li>Ensures operators accurately sort completed pallets among the various shippers such as Amazon, UPS and Next Day Air (NDA).</li><li>Ensures each packing line has appropriate shipping supplies such as corrugated boxes and tape.</li></ul> Quality:<ul><li>Ensure all quality control processes are rigorously adhered to and all facility personnel are well-trained in all quality control procedures.</li><li>Perform visual quality checks throughout the shift to ensure product handling is within specifications.</li><li>Assist Area Supervisor in planning, preparing and executing high-volume seasonal operations.</li><li>Work with Area Supervisor to help develop, implement and facilitate processes that focus on achieving measureable improvements to shipping efficiencies, inventory management, quality, fulfillment accuracy and on-time delivery.</li></ul>Other:<ul><li>Where appropriate, work closely with Warehouse Management Systems team (WMS) in order to understand, maintain knowledge of and help manage the operation and training of WMS.</li><li>Act as backup to Matching supervisor and perform in role as necessary.</li><li>Other responsibilities as assigned.</li><li>Maintain supplies for the area, notifying the appropriate manager with sufficient lead time to place orders for all necessary supplies. </li><li>Ensure equipment is operational by calling for repairs and/or evaluating new equipment and techniques</li></ul>RequirementsWhat You Should Have Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements <ul><li>Minimum of 3 years of previous supervisory experience in a lead capacity within or outside of Woodridge.</li><li>Previous experience in working within manufacturing environment preferred.</li><li>Dedicated commitment to customer service and fostering team environment.</li><li>Excellent ability to prioritize work against tight timelines, operation with a sense of urgency and perform under pressure.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Must be team player, good motivator and must be able to provide coaching and training in a positive and effective manner.</li><li>Able to perform manual labor such as lifting, bending, and moving boxes and material weighing up to 50 lbs.</li><li>Knowledge of how to stack boxes and use a shrink-wrap holder.</li><li>Must be able to operate a pallet jack and load trucks with skids.</li><li>Should be able to read and interpret information from printed materials</li><li>Able to perform repetitious movements including pushing, pulling and grabbing.</li><li>Able to withstand working long hours, weekends and holidays</li><li>Proficient ability with MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook, WMS System, RF Guns preferred</li><li>Bilingual in English and Spanish highly desired</li></ul> What You Can Expect  Working Conditions  The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing this job, the employee will be working in a manufacturing environment. This role must be exposed to the following: heavy machinery and equipment, dust, noise, frequent and sustained walking and/or standing for prolonged periods of time, lifting 50 lbs. and repetitive activities, including but not limited to, pulling, pushing, grabbing and hand motions. Appropriate clothing is required.

PlanetArt

Shipping Supervisor

With over 1,000 employees—in technical, consulting, operational, sales, finance, and corporate roles—we have stood the test of time by delivering on our Trust in Every Measure promise to our customers in vital industries, including life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities. Utilize your leadership skills to continue our growth by empowering lab personnel expand their calibration skills while developing lean processes and robust quality systems.

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Overview:
Who we are— Transcat is a dynamic, innovative, growing company that has been recognized as the leading calibration and compliance services provider in North America and beyond.  With over 1,000 employees—in technical, consulting, operational, sales, finance, and corporate roles—we have stood the test of time by delivering on our Trust in Every Measure promise to our customers in vital industries, including life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities.  We fulfill this promise through our employees, who live Our Values every day, the Transcat Way.  Our employees are at the center of the rewarding, challenging, and life-changing work we do for our customers and those they serve.  Are you ready to join a company where the work you do makes a difference, and where you can grow in your career?  Here’s what Transcat has to offer— <ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Work that matters.</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10pt">A values-based culture where people care about each other and the work they do together.</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Flexibility</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Training and development to accelerate learning and career advancement.</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement, stock purchase plan, and MORE!</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Pay ranges between $18.00-$22.00/hr</li></ul>Position SummaryJoin the industry leader in Measurement, Test, Inspection and Calibration!  Transcat is experiencing an unprecedented growth in their service segment satisfying high growth markets in Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences and Chemical.  Recognized in the industry for setting new standards in providing fast, high quality and accredited calibration services with laboratory locations across North America Utilize your leadership skills to continue our growth by empowering lab personnel expand their calibration skills while developing lean processes and robust quality systems.   

Responsibilities:
 <ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10pt">identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records. Enters appropriate data in proper computer system</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Determines method of shipment that complies with established policies and procedures and customer specifications</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Coordinate with Freight Company for shipments too large for parcel pickup</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Assembles and/or selects reassembled containers</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Stamps, stencils, or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, reports damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Distributes items to appropriate individual and/or area</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet customer requirements</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Driving company vehicle to pick-up and/or drop off equipment to customers place of business</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Load and unload delivery vehicle</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Issue or obtain customer signature on receipt for pick-up or delivery</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Cleans company vehicle as necessary</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Monitor routine maintenance for company vehicle and coordinate with manager if necessary, repairs are needed</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Routinely interact with customers as deliveries and/or pick-ups are made </li></ul>

Qualifications:
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10pt">3+ years driving experience with a valid driver’s license and acceptable driver history</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Must be detail oriented</li></ul>Education and/or Experience:                                     Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Equal Opportunity and Non-DiscriminationTranscat is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status. As required by United States law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), status as a protected veteran, or as a member of any other protected group or activity under federal, state, and local law. We will make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their position unless doing so poses an undue hardship to the company or a direct threat to health or safety. Contingencies All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing all pre-employment requirements, which include verification of identity and employment eligibility, and when applicable, a motor vehicle driving record report. #ZR

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