Materials & Shipping Specialist

Base Power Company; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Base is seeking a Materials Associate to handle shipping, receiving, and material handling in our Illinois facility. You will coordinate paperwork with ERP, manage inventory, and assist production teams while maintaining a safe, organized warehouse.

This role requires physical work and reliable transportation. Candidates should have a High School Diploma, 2+ years in shipping/receiving, and the ability to lift 50–70 lbs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years shipping, receiving, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Experience in warehouse operations, material handling, or logistics preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50-70 lbs.
• Ability to operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks safely and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Package and wrap all products securely to prevent damage during transit.
• Verify paperwork accuracy using ERP to ensure correct quantity and parts are shipped.
• Generate bills of lading and maintain organized shipping documentation.
• Monitor conveyor lines, remove finished units, and load products into trailers or storage areas.
• Inspect products for quality and packaging compliance before shipment.
• Stretch wrap and prepare pallets for delivery.
• Track daily shipping items and update the production team on status.
• Operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks safely within warehouse.
• Manage recycling of materials ensuring environmental compliance.
• Process inbound shipments, verifying counts and quality against paperwork.
• Deliver in-process materials to production areas as needed.
• Record and maintain accurate inventory data.
• Load and unload trailers, including sweeping and cleaning to maintain product integrity.
• Assist in assembly or production processes when needed.

Skills

Shipping

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Communication

Teamwork

Manual labor

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Base is seeking a Materials Associate to handle shipping, receiving, and material handling in our Illinois facility. You will coordinate paperwork with ERP, manage inventory, and assist production teams while maintaining a safe, organized warehouse.

This role requires physical work and reliable transportation. Candidates should have a High School Diploma, 2+ years in shipping/receiving, and the ability to lift 50–70 lbs.