Shipping Associate

TREW LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company

Paid time off

Job summary

TREW LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a Shipping Associate to prepare, pack, and ship products. You will pull orders, coordinate with departments, and maintain a clean, organized shipping area to support efficient operations.

This role requires warehouse experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work with inventory software and RF handhelds. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with opportunities for growth within TREW's logistics team.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years sit-down forklift experience.
• Experience with inventory software and RF handhelds.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area for pickup.
• Coordinate with all departments to fulfill specific and ongoing inventory and shipping needs
• Ensure a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, packing area, and workstations neat; maintaining clean shipping supply area; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Document any necessary updates to process and aid in inventory management
• Work in other areas as appropriate to maintain knowledge and relationships necessary for efficient and effective operation.
• Pack and ship items securely and effectively to minimize breakage.
• Build and wrap pallets for secure shipment with freight carriers.
• Fill all customer orders with accuracy and timeliness. Pack sold items properly and ship in a timely basis per policy.
• Ensure that incoming and outgoing inventory and shipments are as secure and well-organized as possible.
• Experience with loading and unloading products on and off a 53-foot dry vans.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF handhelds

Inventory software

Stand-up forklift

Sit-down forklift

Job description

The Shipping Associate is responsible for preparing, packaging, and shipping products.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area for pickup.
• Coordinate with all departments to fulfill specific and ongoing inventory and shipping needs
• Ensure a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, packing area, and workstations neat; maintaining clean shipping supply area; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Document any necessary updates to process and aid in inventory management
• Work in other areas as appropriate to maintain knowledge and relationships necessary for efficient and effective operation.
• Pack and ship items securely and effectively to minimize breakage.
• Build and wrap pallets for secure shipment with freight carriers.
• Fill all customer orders with accuracy and timeliness. Pack sold items properly and ship in a timely basis per policy.
• Ensure that incoming and outgoing inventory and shipments are as secure and well-organized as possible.
• Experience with loading and unloading products on and off a 53-foot dry vans.

Required Skills/ Abilities:

• Previous warehouse experience, preferably in Shipping or Receiving.
• Experience with inventory software, RF handhelds, working at heights, and stand-up forklift experience (preferred, not required).
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• 2-3 years sit-down forklift experience.
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

The temperature inside a warehouse can vary. Some warehouses are climate-controlled, while others may not be.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee will frequently lift on average 20-30lbs throughout the course of 1 business day. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment can be considered quite loud in certain working environments.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off

TREW's story:

Business gets done working together. Successful business happens when trusted partners work together, to win together. At TREW we know that our customers buy solutions and technology built by people. With over 400 team members, we work fearlessly every day to do the right thing, even when no one is watching. From seasoned professionals to undergraduate co-ops, our team members enjoy seeing the impact of their contributions every day.

Trew and its companies are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.