Shipping Clerk & Warehouse Associate (Forklift)

Peerless Industries; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (Blue Cross Blue Shield)

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Peerless-AV is seeking a dependable Shipping Clerk / Warehouse Associate to join our manufacturing team. You will prepare, package, and ship customer orders, operate a sit-down forklift, and support pallet wrapping and material handling in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of shipping or warehouse experience, proficiency with StarShip, and the ability to work independently while maintaining high accuracy and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of shipping, warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution experience.
• Basic computer skills and ability to follow safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process daily domestic and international shipments using StarShip or other designated shipping software.
• Generate shipping labels, packing slips, bills of lading, and other required shipping documentation.
• Verify products, quantities, addresses, and order information prior to shipment.
• Ensure customer orders are packaged, labeled, and shipped accurately and on time.
• Coordinate shipments with parcel carriers, LTL freight carriers, and internal departments.
• Maintain accurate shipment information and records within the ERP and shipping systems.
• Assist with maintaining an adequate inventory of shipping and packaging supplies.
• Operate the automated stretch wrapping machine to securely prepare pallets for shipment.
• Inspect pallets before wrapping to ensure products are properly stacked and undamaged.
• Apply corner boards, top sheets, edge protectors, stretch film, and other packaging materials.
• Monitor wrapping process for proper film tension and coverage.
• Affix shipping labels and documentation to pallets.
• Replace stretch wrap film and perform minor machine adjustments.
• Report damaged products or safety concerns to Shipping Supervisor.
• Safely operate a sit-down forklift as an essential function of the position.
• Load and unload trucks using a sit-down forklift or other approved equipment.
• Move, retrieve, and stage pallets and materials throughout the shipping and warehouse areas.
• Stage completed pallets in designated shipping areas.
• Operate pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment as required.
• Operate an order picker when trained and authorized.
• Maintain production and shipping pace while meeting quality standards.
• Assist with other shipping, warehouse, and material-handling duties.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Tools

Sit-down forklift

StarShip shipping software

UPS WorldShip

FedEx Ship Manager

Order picker

Pallet wrapping machine

Job description

Peerless-AV is seeking a dependable Shipping Clerk / Warehouse Associate to join our manufacturing team. You will prepare, package, and ship customer orders, operate a sit-down forklift, and support pallet wrapping and material handling in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of shipping or warehouse experience, proficiency with StarShip, and the ability to work independently while maintaining high accuracy and safety standards.