Logistics Clerk

Fareva; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/vision/dental insurance

401(k) plan match 4.5%

Paid vacation annually

Paid holidays annually

Company paid short term disability

Company paid life and accidental death

Job summary

Fareva in Morton Grove, IL seeks an Administrative Clerk to provide essential support to the Warehouse Department Managers. You will handle routine correspondence, prepare department reports, monitor stock levels, and manage project assignments with confidentiality and professionalism.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and 2–3 years of administrative experience. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is expected to maintain accurate records and timely communications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2-3 years administrative experience.
• Typing speed of 45 words per minute.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with a minimum score of 80%.

Responsibilities

• Handles clerical support for the Manager and other staff members as needed.
• Notifies shipping companies about delays affecting delivery times.
• Coordinates freight shipments using computer programs tracking weight, volume, and destination.
• Tracks inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock for future sales or promotions.
• Coordinates the shipping of goods by truck and arranges for customs clearance when required.
• Coordinates with vendors to obtain new policies or file claims when appropriate.
• Engages with vendors and drivers with a positive attitude.
• Uses software to calculate shipping rates based on distance, weight, and other factors.
• Reviews and updates product listings on websites or promotional materials for accuracy.
• Maintains records of shipments and associated dates, contents, and destinations.
• Processes purchase orders for materials needed to manufacture products.
• Tracks and updates status of outgoing shipments.
• Maintains an accurate daily log of moves, inventories, and counts.
• Checks in/out truck drivers and maintains yard gate safety.
• Prepares and generates shipping documents and pallet labels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing speed 45 wpm

Organization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Location: Morton Grove, IL 60053

Position: Full Time

Education: High School diploma or GED

Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Shift: Any

Provides administrative support for the Warehouse Department Managers and their staff. Assists with routine correspondence, various department reports, monitoring inventory levels, and project assignments. Communicates with exempt and non-exempt associates in a professional and confidential manner.

Responsibilities

• Handles clerical support for the Manager and other staff members as needed. Transcribes notes into correspondence and composes letters and memorandums for signature.
• Notify shipping companies about delays in arrival time or other issues that may impact delivery times.
• Coordinate freight shipments using computer programs that track details such as weight, volume, and destination location.
• Track inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock for future sales or promotions.
• Coordinate the shipping of goods by truck and arrange for customs clearance procedures when required.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain new policies or file claims when appropriate.
• Engage with vendors and drivers with a positive attitude.
• Use computer software to calculate rates based on distance, weight, and other factors for each shipment.
• Review and update product listings on websites or other promotional materials to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain records of incoming and outgoing shipments, including dates, contents, and destinations.
• Process purchase orders for materials needed to manufacture products.
• Track and update the status of outgoing shipments.
• Maintain an accurate log sheet of daily moves, scan inventory, and count accurately.
• Check in and out truck drivers and maintain safety of yard gate access.
• Prepare and generate required shipping documents and/or pallet labels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive salaries, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, company paid short term disability, company paid life and accidental death insurance, 401(k) plan match of 4.5% with immediate vesting, generous employee referral program, paid vacation annually, paid holidays annually, job advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Two to three years of administrative experience required.
• Ability to receive and comprehend large quantities of varied data, organize and present it when required.
• Typing speed of 45 words per minute.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with a minimum score of 80%.
• Ability to operate all office machines.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and demonstrate flexibility.
• Good interpersonal skills and initiative on specific issues.
• Ability to prioritize handling of situations.