Logistics Clerk I - 1st Shift

Maker's Pride; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Flex spending accounts

Short & long-term disability

Paid holidays and vacation

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Maker’s Pride is seeking a dynamic Logistics Clerk to support the plant’s shipping operations. You will schedule loads, tag products, and maintain an organized warehouse to ensure smooth logistics flow.

The role requires reading and writing simple instructions, basic math, and the ability to lift up to 90 lbs with assistance. Prior experience with PICK system and Windows-based tools is advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; or equivalent.
• 1–3 months related experience or training included.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and memos.
• Ability to lift up to 90 lbs with assistance and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Check in drivers and coordinate with plant schedule.
• Operate forklifts and manage loading/unloading calendars.
• Prepare shipping documents and enter data daily.
• Maintain records of products and orders; verify seals on trucks.
• Communicate with Corporate Customer Service to optimize shipments.
• Coordinate export documents and shipments as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shipping documentation

Data entry

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

PICK system

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

GroupWise email

Job description

What We Want To Give You

We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including:

• health/dental/vision insurance
• flex spending accounts
• short & long-term disability
• paid holidays and vacation

What We Want To Give You

We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including:

• health/dental/vision insurance
• flex spending accounts
• short & long-term disability
• paid holidays and vacation
• bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.).

Job Summary

Maker’s Pride is looking for a dynamic Logistics Clerk who will have a positive impact on the operations team. As a Logistics Clerk, you will perform shipping duties for the plant, including scheduling, tagging products, and maintaining an organized warehouse.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Checking in drivers
• Operating forklifts
• Checking Purchase Orders
• Scheduling trucks for loading/unloading
• Preparing shipping documents and entering data on a daily basis
• Maintain records of all products and orders
• Verify Seals on trucks
• Maintain customer shipment files
• Maintain Open communications with Corporate Customer Service to maximize shipments and minimize problems
• Work with Plant General Manager and Supervisors to establish load out and shipment schedules and keep them informed on orders (distribute copies, etc.)
• Coordinate containers, export documents, export documents and shipping documents for export shipments
• Maintain good relationship with the trucking companies
• Perform other duties assigned

What You’ll Need

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.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

Ability to use PICK system and basic windows operation of Word and Excel and GroupWise email system.

Physical Requirements

• Reaching with hands/arms throughout the day.
• Ability to lift up to 90lbs assisted and 40lbs unassisted.
• Ability to stand up to 80% of the time scheduled.
• Ability to walk, climb and/or balance throughout shift.

Starting Pay: $21.30/hr., We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.

This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.