Operations Clerk

Dot Foods Inc.; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dot Foods Inc. is seeking an Operations Clerk at the Gate Station to control, inspect, and track inbound and outbound truck traffic, coordinating the timely flow of trailers and paperwork in receiving, storing, and shipping product.

You will inspect and record inbound vehicle data, assist with haul load and paperwork tracking, verify documents, and compare supplier bills. This is a full-time role with weekend hours and starting pay of $20.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and record inbound vehicle data.
• Assist with haul load and paperwork tracking.
• Track and verify paperwork and product on trailers.
• Investigate shortages in picking process.
• Compare accuracy of supplier bills.
• Choose and stage loads to be received.
• Print and finalize shipping/receiving paperwork as needed.
• Verify correct load and temperature settings.
• Use Yard Management systems.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Warehouse experience beneficial

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Warehouse computer systems

Job description

As an Operations Clerk at the Gate Station, you will be responsible for controlling, inspecting, and tracking inbound and outbound customer and vendor truck traffic along with coordinating the timely flow of trailers and paperwork needed in the process of receiving, storing, and shipping product.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Inspect & record inbound vehicle data
• Assist with custom haul load and paperwork tracking
• Tracks and verifies paperwork and product on trailers
• Investigates shortages of product in the picking process
• Compares accuracy of supplier bills
• Chooses and stages loads to be received
• Prints, distributes, and finalizes shipping and receiving paperwork as needed
• Inspect & record inbound vehicle data
• Verifying correct load & temperature settings
• Use of Yard Management systems.
• Process Company Driver check-in paperwork
• Implement cross-training across gate and warehouse through scheduled rotations to build versatile teams and reduce bottlenecks, streamline inter-shift handoffs for continuous, efficient workflow

YOU MUST HAVE

• High School Diploma, General Equivalency Degree, or relevant work experience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience with warehouse computer systems
• Ability to accept changing work demands
• Schedule flexibility

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Full Time: Sunday-Tuesday 6:00am-6:00pm and every other Wednesday 6:00am-6:00pm
• Starting pay: $20.50
• Team-based environment
• Indoor /outdoor work in all weather conditions

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.