SEASONAL - Receiver - 1st Shift

International Executive Service Corps; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Group in Melrose Park, IL is hiring a Warehouse Associate to process incoming mail, unload and load shipments, sort products by mail type, and prepare receiving reports. The role requires forklift operation and adherence to SOPs.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent, English proficiency, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This is a full-time on-site position in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or preferred with related experience.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and logs.
• Experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming mail and unload/load shipments at the dock.
• Sort and stage products by mail type and verify contents.
• Prepare receiving reports and maintain receiving standards.
• Operate industrial trucks such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Maintain cleanliness of the receiving area and assist where needed.

Skills

English fluency

Forklift operation

Reading instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Receiver will process incoming mail from customers and other mail facilities while adhering to prescribed intake methods and Standard Operating Procedures for various mail types; may unload, sort and stage products and use forklift and/or order picker.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Successfully complete Forklift Training Certification program
• Unload and load shipments at the dock door using a pallet jack and/or forklift
• Sort and stage products received by mail type
• Check all shipment contents and breaks down the shipment by customer
• Check the invoices against the contents in the shipment
• Seal all open envelopes
• Verify IAC certificates contain proper Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements
• Maintain cleanliness of the receiving work area
• Assist in other areas as needed
• Duties may include reassignment to alternate operational areas as business needs require
• Essential duties are not necessarily exhaustive and may be supplemented or otherwise revised by DHL at its sole discretion

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School or equivalent training and/or least 6 months related experience preferred

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• Ability to speak English
• Read, understand and carry out written instructions; read work orders, tickets, receiving, Bills of Lading (BOLs), graphs, logs, schedules, verify zip code numbers, etc.
• Prepare detailed records or reports such as receiving reports, operating logs, quantities, etc.
• Operate industrial trucks such as forklifts, flat beds

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequently stand in a stationary position to receive product and create reports at a standing computer workstation
• Frequently lift, push and pull mail and parcels weighing up to 50 pounds
• Frequently communicate with departmental personnel to and ensure receiving standards are met
• This is a warehouse environment where frequently this position will be exposed to cold, hot and changing temperatures; will constantly experience noise at medium level not damaging or loud enough to require protective equipment; will frequently be exposed to dust, dirt and changes in lighting

Pay Rate: $19.00/hourly

We are committed to equal opportunity and reject any forms of discrimination. The basis for employee selection at DHL Group is qualification, performance, skills and experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - VETERANS / DISABILITY