Distribution Clerk

Kele Companies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Distribution Clerk I to join their dynamic team in Chicago. This role involves ensuring accuracy in shipments, receiving and storing materials, and picking customer orders while maintaining production standards. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and basic computer skills, along with the ability to lift items as required. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety and efficiency, and enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance, alongside a 401(k) plan with employer match. If you are detail-oriented and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

HSA

FSA (medical and dependent care)

401(k) with employer match

Employer-paid short- and long-term disability

Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work safely and accurately.
• Basic computer skills and ability to lift items as needed.

Responsibilities

• Verify and keep records on outgoing shipments.
• Receive, store, and issue equipment and supplies.
• Pick customer orders and maintain a neat work environment.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift up to 20 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF equipment

Job description

The Distribution Clerk I is expected to demonstrate the ability to work in a safe manner, ensure accuracy in all transactions, and meet or maintain the position’s production requirements within thirty days or less.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Outbound:

Verifies and keeps records on outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment by performing the following duties:

• Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of outgoing shipments to verify information against shipping orders or other records;
• Packages SKUs as instructed using correct packing materials;
• Processes shipments using the provided shipping system following all instructions;
• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or identifies shipping information on cartons;
• Posts weights for shipping charges;
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications; and
• Stocks and prepares the workstation with shipping materials and supplies.

Inbound:

Receives, stores, and issues equipment, material, supplies, merchandise, or parts, and compiles stock records in the warehouse by performing the following duties:

• Counts, sorts, or weighs incoming articles to verify receipt of items on requisition or packing list and examines stock to verify conformance to specifications;
• Communicates inaccuracies on inbound SKUs to Receiving Supervisor and stages freight as directed (OSD storage), marking paperwork as needed;
• Stores articles in bins, on the floor, or on shelves, according to identifying information such as part number, size, system directions, or type of material;
• Transfers receipts to the stocking zone, storing in overstock if needed; completes put-away of non-conveyable receipts;
• Handles inbound personal packages as directed (keeps log and forwards to mail room);
• Verifies inbound items are shelf/saleable ready; labels/re-packs as needed;
• Stocks parts transferred from other facilities and fills out internal documents as needed;
• Opens, logs, and transfers returned goods to the Returns department and helps re-box and stock large returned goods;
• Forwards return transfer documents to Receiving Supervisor for adjustments;
• Cuts stock to size to fill orders;
• Moves or transports materials or supplies to other departments;
• Assists Zone Pickers with large items requiring the use of powered lifts; and
• Backs up domestic shipping as needed.

Picking:

Replenishes and picks customer orders while maintaining a neat and orderly work environment by performing the following duties:

• Uses RF equipment to pick customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or replenishments, and determines items to be moved, gathered, or distributed while maintaining production standards;
• Conveys materials and items from receiving areas/conveyor belt to stocking or other storage areas;
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequences such as home location, size, type, style, color, or product code;
• Picks customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or carts, or conveys orders to the packing station or shipping department;
• Verifies materials are marked with identifying information;
• Opens boxes, pallets, and other containers;
• Counts items for distribution within the DC to ensure conformance to company standards;
• Uses handheld RF equipment to enter records; and
• Can be certified to drive electric lifts to transport stored items from stock locations to shipping stations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to appropriately respond to questions from managers or other team members
• Basic computer skills required, may be required to use RF equipment
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally

Kele Companies offers all full-time associates the following benefits and perks:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• HSA
• FSA (medical and dependent care)
• 401(k) with employer match up to 4% with immediate vesting
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental life for employees and dependents available