First Shift - Shipping and Receiving Clerk

CJ Logistics; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

CJ Logistics in Matteson, Illinois, is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Clerk to be the first point of contact for drivers, ensuring smooth operations. Responsibilities include managing inventory, coordinating yard moves, and delivering excellent customer service while maintaining accurate paperwork.

The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, be detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills. CJ Logistics offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems is a plus.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Works well with others to achieve shift goals.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct drivers; sign in/out drivers and verify paperwork.
• Keep trailer inventory accurate with real-time updates.
• Work with spotters for smooth yard activity.
• Process Bills of Lading and reconcile shipments.
• Maintain accurate schedules and reports.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Team player

Tech-savvy

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About the role

Are you organized, detail‑oriented, and ready to keep things moving? As a Shipping & Receiving Clerk at CJ Logistics, you will be the first point of contact for drivers and play a key role in ensuring shipments arrive and leave without a hitch.

Compensation and Schedule

• Pay Range: $21‑$23 per hour + $.75 per hour shift differential
• Schedule: First Shift A – Tuesday‑Saturday 7:30 am‑4:00 pm
• Schedule: First Shift B – Sunday‑Thursday 7:30 am‑4:00 pm

Responsibilities

• Greet & Direct Drivers: Sign in/out drivers, verify paperwork, and assign dock doors for inbound and outbound loads.
• Inventory: Keep trailer inventory accurate with real‑time updates on doors and yard reports.
• Coordinate Yard Moves: Work with spotters to ensure smooth yard activity; direct moves for spotter/yard jockey and keep everything in sync.
• Handle Paperwork: Process Bills of Lading and reconcile shipments with packing slips.
• Stay Organized: Maintain accurate schedules, door reports, and trailer inventory.
• Deliver Great Customer Service: Be the friendly face of the facility for both internal and external customers.
• Reconcile: Match inbounds with packing slips and manage drop lot activity like a pro.
• Schedule Keeper: Maintain inbound and outbound schedules to keep operations seamless.
• Error Spotter: Report discrepancies to leadership to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Team Collaborator: Work closely with shift management and leads to hit shift goals.
• Lifelong Learner: Stay sharp by actively participating in training programs.
• Efficiency Expert: Perform all tasks safely and on time.
• Adaptable Go‑Getter: Take on additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Tech‑savvy – familiarity with warehouse management systems is a plus.
• Detail‑oriented – ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Great communicator – strong verbal and written skills.
• Team player – works well with others to achieve shift goals.
• Reliable: we count on you, and so does the team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits – full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), life insurance, tuition assistance, PTO, and more.
• Exciting growth opportunities – room for advancement in a company on the rise.
• Collaborative environment – ideas and feedback are always welcome.
• High‑performance culture – embrace growth mindset and continuous improvement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At CJ Logistics America, we know that we do our best work when we have an inclusive and diverse team, where we can draw on our different life experiences to help us deliver innovative solutions for our customers. We are an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to apply only when they check every box. So if you think you might be a good fit for the role, but don't necessarily meet every single requirement on the posting, we still encourage you to apply.

CJ Logistics is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. CJ Logistics participates in the E‑Verify program in certain locations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.