Shipping Lead

Batavia-Container-Inc; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Batavia-Container-Inc is hiring for a Shipping Clerk to prepare items for shipment, verify records, and support warehouse operations on site in Batavia, IL. The role involves loading shipments, running shipping documents, and communicating with customers to ensure accurate and timely deliveries.

The ideal candidate demonstrates basic mechanical, proofreading, math, and data-entry skills, plus strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures and safety rules on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical skills required.
• Strong proofreading and math abilities.
• Customer service driven with accurate data entry.

Responsibilities

• Plan and load shipments.
• Run BOLs and shipping documents.
• Contact customers before shipment as needed.
• Maintain warehouse organization and inventory labeling.
• Unload incoming shipments and assist with inspections.
• Verify contents vs records and reconcile pallets with bills of lading.
• Develop shipping plans and coordinate with forklift operators and drivers.
• Ensure timely delivery without damage and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical skills

proofreading

Math skills

Customer service

Data entry

Vendor and driver communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose: Responsible for preparing items for shipment as well as verifying and keeping records of incoming and outgoing shipmentsConditions:Work in a production floor setting.Long periods of standing and/or sitting required.Lifting up to 50 lbs.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Plan and load shipments.Run BOL’s and any other necessary shipping documents.Contact customer before shipment, as needed.Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness and proper identification of all finished goods inventory.Unload all incoming jobbing shipments and returns.Assist with incoming jobbing inspection.Examine contents and compare with records, such as invoices, orders and verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment.Confirm the number of pallets received, based on the trailer length and stacking configuration, matches the bill of lading.Develop shipping plan and communicate issues.Provide direction to Fork-Lift Operators and truck drivers.Ensure that material or finished product is delivered to the required destination, within the required time frame without damage to material or product.Support and adhere to required, documented and defined procedures and work instructions including, but not limited to: food safety programs, OSHA regulations and PPE as designated.Perform all other duties as assigned.Qualifications & Requirements:Basic mechanical skills.Basic proof-reading and math skills.Customer service driven and focused.Participate in any requested or required training.Follow precise instructions.Develop corrugated industry knowledge.Flexible hours to accomplish required objectives.Communicate effectively with vendors and truck drivers.Excellent data entry skills.High school education or equivalent, previous corrugated experience preferred.Batavia Container offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following:MedicalDentalVisonLife Insurance401(k) company matchPaid Time Off (PTO)