Shipping & Receiving Associate

VISUAL PAK INC; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k)

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time-off

Paid holidays

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Visual Pak Company in Waukegan, IL is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Associate to support manufacturing, planning, quality and warehouse operations. You will prepare shipping and receiving documents, communicate delivery details, and maintain dock schedules.

The role requires forklift operation, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with SAP and Digital Supplier, plus bilingual English/Spanish, is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years in a warehouse environment or similar role.
• Forklift operation experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare shipping documents, receiving documents and contracts.
• Inform customers by mail or phone about delivery dates, shipments, and delays.
• Maintain shipping and receiving dock schedules.
• Operate forklift to load, unload, and move materials as needed.
• Maintain communication with planners and customers.
• Learn and use SAP and Digital Supplier databases.
• Seasonal and daily tasks include processing paperwork and updating records.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Digital Supplier

UPS

FedEx

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Visual Pak Company - Waukegan, IL 60085
• Education Level: High School/GED
• Salary Range: $17.00 - $22.00 Hourly
• Job Shift: 1st Shift
• Job Category: Logistics
• Join the PAK

The Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food product industries.

30 years of consistent growth with no end in sight is a testament to our best-in-class workforce as the foundation for our collective success. The Visual Pak is looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who are encouraged to keep a healthy work/life balance to join our team.

Shipping and Receiving Associate

The primary function of this position is to provide shipping and receiving support to manufacturing, planning, and quality and warehouse operations.

Direct Reports

Individual Contributor

Position Responsibilities-Tasks-Deliverables

An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

All duties as assigned and the following specific activities.

• Prepare shipping documents, receiving documents and contracts.
• Inform customers by mail or telephone confirmation numbers for delivery’s and shipments, shipping and receiving dates, and any anticipated delays.
• Maintain shipping and receiving dock schedules.
• Learn and stay in compliance with protocols and SOP’s.
• Manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Communicate to the Shipping-Receiving Manager all or any issues found in the Shipping-Receiving office.
• Operate a forklift to load, unload, and move materials, as needed.
• Analyze and resolve, or assist workers in solving daily work problems
• Performing day-to-day tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. Processing Information — compiling, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
• Documenting/Recording Information — entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• File copies of orders received, shipments and post orders on records.
• Maintain communication with planners and customers.
• Learning and using customer’s databases – SAP and Digital Supplier.
• Small pack shipments UPS, FedEx.
• Expected to be exposed to/trained in handling hazardous materials with annual refresher training.
• Maintain dock/door status (communicate w /VPL drivers).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

On-going outcome that is measurable

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time-off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Subsidy
• Childcare Resources
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts

QualificationsKnowledge-Skills-Abilities

Education

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Strong Mathematical abilities

Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in a warehouse environment or in a similar role.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating a forklift.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Technology/Software

• Strong Microsoft Office Proficiency (Word, Excel)
• Shipping software (UPS, FEDEX) experience strongly preferred

Communication

• Must have good communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Must have ability to work well under pressure
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Physical Capabilities

Strength: Must be able to regularly lift 55 lbs.

Movement: Must be able to stand / walk for an entire eight hour shift. Occasional bending, crouching, and crawling

Hearing: Must be able to hear and understand work direction in a loud, distracting environment

Vision: Must be able to judge distance, identify details, and view computer screen regularly

MISCELLANEOUS

• Travel: N/A
• Vehicle (own): N/A
• Tools (own): N/A
• Technology (own): N/A

Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs.