Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Metropolitan Industries; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Metropolitan Industries in Romeoville, IL is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Associate to manage shipment records and prepare items for shipment. Responsibilities include verifying shipments, preparing documents, and determining shipping methods.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of shipping/receiving experience, is able to lift 75 lbs, and is proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel. The position offers competitive pay and benefits including health insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Shipping/Receiving experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Experience with UPS and FedEx ground shipments.

Responsibilities

• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments against packing slips.
• Prepare shipping documents with correct mailing labels.
• Determine best method of shipment using shipping knowledge.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Technical Capacity

Initiative

Thoroughness

Time Management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

LP Forklifts

Job description

The Shipping and Receiving Associate verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment by performing the following duties to quality and productivity standards.

Responsibilities for this position include: verifying incoming and outgoing shipments against packing slips and sales orders; preparing shipping documents along with the correct mailing labels; preparing bills of lading; determining the best method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.

A qualified applicant will have the following experience/abilities:

• Experience setting up UPS and FedEx ground shipments
• 2 year or more of Shipping/Receiving experience a plus
• Able to complete multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment with little direct supervision
• Required to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must have experience on LP forklifts
• Microsoft Word and Excel experience a plus

Metropolitan Industries, Inc. offers competitive pay and a complete benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, and 401K Plan with Company match.

Job Type: Full‑time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa) to legally work in the U.S.

Ability to Commute:

• Organizational Skills
• Technical Capacity
• Initiative
• Thoroughness
• Time Management
• Communication

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

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. The employee will be subject to standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead on a regular basis. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Preferred Education and Experience:

RF system, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook preferred.

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