Logistics & Inventory Specialist — Forklift Proficient

Belle Aire Creations; Round Lake Park (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Belle Aire Creations in Round Lake Park, IL is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Inventory Specialist to join the in-person operations team. You will support shipping, receiving, and inventory tasks, working closely with Operations Managers and other departments to ensure accuracy and timely shipments.

Responsibilities include using a stand-up forklift, conducting cycle counts, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with production and purchasing to keep inventory aligned with schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 2–3 years experience in production or warehouse in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent oral and written proficiency in the English language.
• 1–2 years forklift use experience.
• Knowledge of Good manufacturing processes (GMP’s).
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• IT skills - Proficiency in using common PC applications & inventory management software.
• Excellent ability to work with others.
• Detail-oriented and multitasking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy and proper condition.
• Assist with activities of workers in the shipping/receiving department.
• Proficient operating skills with use of stand-up forklift.
• Study shipping/receiving/inventory processes for effectiveness.
• Verify and validate documentation/paperwork.
• Monitor and order all needed supplies for the department.
• Assist in cycle count for inventory control.
• Prepare and stage shipments based on delivery schedules.
• Stay late or on weekend to complete projects or late arriving shipments.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• The Shipping/Receiving Inventory Specialist must be able to perform the tasks of both the Senior Manager and the 3rd Shift Production manager in case of absence.
• Accurately provide inventory to production staff to complete production and sample work orders.
• Auditing Reports: Perform regular cycle counts of warehouse inventory, record audit trail in ERP with accounting and senior management.
• Responsible for reporting all accurate inventory matching inventory totals including proper labeling to Senior manager.
• Report any inventory weight variances to purchasing /operations / accounting as part of cycle count on regular basis as directed by senior manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Deadline oriented

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Forklift

ERP system

Job description

Belle Aire Creations in Round Lake Park, IL is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Inventory Specialist to join the in-person operations team. You will support shipping, receiving, and inventory tasks, working closely with Operations Managers and other departments to ensure accuracy and timely shipments.

Responsibilities include using a stand-up forklift, conducting cycle counts, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with production and purchasing to keep inventory aligned with schedules.