Shipping & Receiving

Total Staffing Solutions, Inc.; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Staffing Solutions, Inc. is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Warehouse Associate in West Chicago on the 1st shift (7:30am–4:00pm) with an hourly wage of $18.50.

The role ensures safe, efficient movement of materials, inventory control, and accurate shipments to support production operations. Responsibilities include forklift inspections, unloading inbound freight, weighing skids, verifying quantities, loading outbound shipments, and maintaining a clean, safe warehouse.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience required; certification preferred or able to obtain.
• Basic math, counting, and inventory verification skills.
• Ability to read and understand shipping documents, pick lists, and bills of lading.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily Sit Down forklift inspections to ensure equipment is operating safely and report any issues immediately.
• Unload inbound freight from trucks and containers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Weigh skids and pallets for outbound freight shipments.
• Verify roll counts and product quantities prior to wrapping and shipment.
• Review and verify pick lists for accuracy and submit completed documentation to the office for preparation of Bills of Lading.
• Shrink wrap skids and pallets to ensure products are secure for transportation.
• Load outbound trucks accurately and safely using forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Transport raw materials to slitting machines using a forklift.
• Assist Warehouse Assistants and Slitter Operators with production-related duties as workload permits.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and work area.
• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift certification

Basic math

Inventory verification

Reading shipping docs

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Shipping and Receiving Warehouse AssociateLocation: West Chicago 1st shift 7:30am - 4:00 18.50

Position SummaryThe Shipping and Receiving Warehouse Associate is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of incoming and outgoing materials, inventory control, freight handling, and supporting production operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate shipments, timely receipt of materials, and maintaining a safe and organized warehouse environment.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct daily Sit Down forklift inspections to ensure equipment is operating safely and report any issues immediately.
• Unload inbound freight from trucks and containers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Weigh skids and pallets for outbound freight shipments.
• Verify roll counts and product quantities prior to wrapping and shipment.
• Review and verify pick lists for accuracy and submit completed documentation to the office for preparation of Bills of Lading.
• Shrink wrap skids and pallets to ensure products are secure for transportation.
• Apply correct shipping labels and attach required paperwork to all outbound shipments.
• Load outbound trucks accurately and safely using forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Transport raw materials to slitting machines using a forklift.
• Assist Warehouse Assistants and Slitter Operators with production-related duties as workload permits.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and work area.
• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, or manufacturing experience preferred. Sit Down forklift operation experience required; forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain certification. Basic math, counting, and inventory verification skills. Ability to read and understand shipping documents, pick lists, and bills of lading. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical RequirementsAbility to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach throughout the workday. Ability to lift and move materials safely with appropriate equipment or assistance. Ability to work in a warehouse and manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery and noise. Ability to operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely.

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Employees are required to wear the following protective equipment while performing their duties: Steel-toe boots or equivalent foot protection while in the plant. Company-provided back support. Hearing protection at all times within the plant.

Work EnvironmentThis position works in a warehouse and manufacturing setting where safety, accuracy, and efficiency are essential. The employee must adhere to all company policies and procedures while supporting shipping, receiving, inventory, and production operations. Associate can report any hazards and concerns to the Illinois Department of Labor by call the Department s Day and Temporary Labor Services Act toll-free hotline at 1-877-314-7052 or email at [e-mail] Total Talent Resources and QFS does not provide any transportation resources or meals for our associates during any assignments. You are responsible for your own meals and coordinating getting to and from the job site through your own resources. Total Talent Resources and QFS verify all information contained in this statement are True and Correct to the best of our knowledge and ability.