Shipping Assistant

Mittera; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mittera is seeking a Shipping Clerk in Melrose Park, IL to assist in verifying and recording shipments and preparing items for shipment. You will study notices, bills of lading, orders, and other records to determine priorities and methods required to meet standards and deadlines.

You will support daily workflow, ensure packaging details are followed, and coordinate with outside vendors. This role requires strong organizational skills and basic computer proficiency to maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read work instructions and business memos.
• Effective communication with all levels within the organization.
• Ability to work under deadlines in stressful situations.
• Be organized and able to plan, prioritize, and follow through on projects with minimal supervision.
• Has basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify and record incoming and outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment.
• Determine shipping priorities and methods from records to meet standards.
• Assist with daily workload of jobs and packaging/ labeling of finished product.
• Coordinate shipping of jobs to and from outside vendors.
• Communicate shipping details not on the job ticket.
• Oversee shipping activities for accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Direct movement of shipments from shipping and receiving to storage/work areas.
• Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency.
• Adjust errors and handle complaints.
• Cover for different areas of the department when needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Stress management

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Description

Assists in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments and preparing items for shipment by performing the following duties.

• Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receivable standards.
• Helps with daily workload of jobs running and ensuring details are followed on packaging and labeling of finished product.
• Helps coordinate shipping of jobs to and from outside vendors.
• Communicates details of shipping information that are not on the job ticket.
• Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
• Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates.
• Adjusts errors and complaints.
• Is available to cover for different areas of the department when needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• 1–3 years related experience and/or training.
• Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos.
• Effective communication skills with all levels within the organization.
• Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines.
• Be organized and able to plan, prioritize, and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision.
• Has basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling and bending.
• Pushing, pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination.
• Requires near visual acuity.
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility.
• Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances.

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.