Receiving Clerk

Lippert; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with employer match

Vacation days

Career development

Job summary

Lippert in Chicago, IL is seeking a full-time Shipping Clerk to complete daily shipping schedules. You will track loads, prepare shipping documents, coordinate packing and loading, and ensure timely deliveries while maintaining communication with departments.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 5 years of manufacturing experience, proficiency with Word/Excel, and experience with UPS WorldShip. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and working on-site in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 5 years of manufacturing/production experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage deliveries and coordinate daily shipping.
• Post daily deliveries and prepare shipper documents.
• Maintain Returned Shippers and file.
• Arrange transportation and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Coordinate packing, labeling, loading, and unloading shipments.
• Perform regular inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Prepare shipping documents (bills of lading, packing slips).
• Perform quality checks on shipments and tracking numbers.
• Address shipping issues promptly and collaborate with logistics and customer service.
• Provide updates to management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Reading/comprehension

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

UPS WorldShip

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective:

Complete the shipment of the daily shipping schedule in the best timely manner possible. This is accomplished by continually tracking loads that are still in process and keeping the lines of communication open with the departments still needing to handle the chassis.

Required Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma
2. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
3. Experience in manufacturing and production is preferred, 5 years of experience

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Managing Deliveries.
2. Posting daily deliveries by printing a shipper for contractors to deliver.
3. Maintain Returned Shippers by scanning to Accounts Payable & File
4. Assist with handling Customer Requests. Level of involvement will vary but will allow need to make sure transportation is arranged and communicated.
5. Coordinate shipping activities, including packing, labeling, and loading and unloading shipments
6. Conduct regular inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies
7. Prepare shipping documents including bills of landing, shipping labels, packing slips
8. Perform quality checks on outgoing shipments, tracking numbers, and delivery confirmation
9. Adress and resolve shipping-related issues and discrepencies promptly
10. Collaborate with other departments, such as logistics and customer service to meet delivery and resolve customer inquiries
11. Communicate shipping updates and issues to management
12. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Competencies:

1. Must be able to work as a part of a team to achieve the company’s overall goals;
2. Must demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills (English);
3. Must be able to read and process written communication including, but not limited to measurements, directions, instructions, etc.;
4. Must possess successful problem-solving skills
5. Must be able to exhibit tact and diplomacy and maintain professional relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, customers, etc.;
6. Must be able to work under physically and mentally stressful situations;
7. Must be able to prioritize and easily adapt to changes through the day.
8. Minimum 3 years experience and/or training or combination of education and experience
9. Basic computer skills include Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
10. Ability to read picklists and orders
11. Proficiency in UPS Worldship is required
12. Must know how to operate a forklift

Supervisory Responsibility:

This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires 98% standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling. The employee may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires Personal Protective Equipment. Protective Equipment supplied by the company includes: Coating suit, Coating Boots, Spray Socks, Respirator, Work Gloves, Safety Glasses and Ear Plugs. Employees may be required to provide additional Protective Equipment (Safety Shoes, etc.).

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time hourly position.

Travel:

No travel is expected for this position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay Rate

$18.00-$20.00 per hour

Freedman by Lippert determines pay based on several factors, including but not limited to the position being offered, education, skills, work experience, and other factors permitted by law. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.