Logistics & Receiving Specialist

RRD; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

RRD is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Clerk in Buffalo Grove, IL to assist with daily shipping department activities, including material movement, receiving, loading, unloading, and shipping printed products. Responsibilities include packing, bills of lading, and ensuring compliance with customer specifications and SLAs.

Responsibilities cover receiving, staging, and shipping materials, coordinating with carriers, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of Administrative/operational support in shipping/manufacturing operations.
• General knowledge of information systems including materials tracking, storage/retrieval, inventory control, reporting systems.
• Must have basic knowledge of technology including computers and software programs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to safely operate Powered Industrial Vehicles.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work under deadlines and coordinate with others.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual and clerical duties related to the shipment and receipt of materials, supplies, equipment and finished products shipped via freight or third party LTL carrier
• Packing goods for shipment, preparing bills of lading, posting weights and shipping charges and attaching information and shipping instructions to boxes
• Receiving materials by unloading trucks; checking against bills of lading, packing slips, etc., identification and quantity; maintaining records of goods received
• Perform routine, but varied duties in support of manufacturing areas in accordance with standard procedures
• Maintain necessary files and documentation
• Utilize small hand tools and operate material handling equipment including forklifts, skids, pallet handlers, hand trucks, to stage materials and load trucks
• Effectively communicate with customers, suppliers, customer service, and production
• Coordinate resources to ensure all products are handled, stored and shipped according to guidelines, at the lowest cost
• Assist management with departmental activities, training, safety and special projects
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, policies and procedures
• Report problems to management
• Attend production meetings and/or confer with other departments to coordinate shipping/receiving activities
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and security at receiving/shipping dock doors
• Ensure Quality Policy and Objectives are understood and achieved
• May drive delivery van to transport materials or products in local area, maintaining a safe vehicle and comply with laws

Skills

Computer literacy

Strong organizational skills

Physical stamina

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Inventory tracking systems

Job description

RRD is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Clerk in Buffalo Grove, IL to assist with daily shipping department activities, including material movement, receiving, loading, unloading, and shipping printed products. Responsibilities include packing, bills of lading, and ensuring compliance with customer specifications and SLAs.

Responsibilities cover receiving, staging, and shipping materials, coordinating with carriers, and maintaining records.