Shipping & Receiving Clerk

CJ Logistics America; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

CJ Logistics America is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Clerk to be the first point of contact for drivers. You will greet drivers, verify paperwork, and assign dock doors to inbound and outbound loads while keeping door and yard reports up to date.

In this role you will manage trailer inventory with real-time updates, coordinate yard moves with spotters, process bills of lading, reconcile shipments with packing slips, and maintain inbound/outbound schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Tech-savvy – Familiarity with warehouse management systems is a plus.
• Detail-Oriented – Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Great Communicator – Strong verbal and written skills.
• Team Player – Works well with others to achieve shift goals.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct drivers; sign in/out drivers, verify paperwork, and assign dock doors for inbound and outbound loads.
• Inventory: Keep trailer inventory accurate with real-time updates on doors and yard reports.
• Coordinate Yard Moves: Work with spotters to ensure smooth yard activity and direct moves.
• Handle Paperwork: Process Bills of Lading and reconcile shipments with packing slips.
• Stay Organized: Maintain accurate schedules, door reports, and trailer inventory.
• Deliver Great Customer Service: Be the friendly face for internal and external customers.
• Reconciliate: Match inbounds with packing slips and manage drop lot activity.
• Schedule Keeper: Maintain inbound and outbound schedules to keep operations seamless.
• Error Spotter: Report discrepancies to leadership to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Team Collaborator: Work closely with shift management and leads to hit shift goals.
• Lifelong Learner: Participate in training programs to stay sharp.
• Efficiency Expert: Perform all tasks safely and on time.
• Adaptable Go-Getter: Take on additional duties as needed.

Skills

Greet drivers

Inventory

Coordinate yard moves

Paperwork

Scheduling

Customer service

Reconcile

Team coordination

Training participation

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Blue Yonder

Korber

AS400

Job description

Description

Lift Your Career to New Heights with CJ Logistics!

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and ready to keep things moving? As a Shipping & Receiving Clerk at CJ Logistics, you'll be the first point of contact for drivers and play a key role in making sure shipments arrive and leave without a hitch. If you enjoy multitasking, working with a great team, and keeping operations running smoothly, this role is for you!

• Pay Range: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
• Schedule: Thursday- Sunday 6:30am -5:00pm

What You’ll Be Do:

• Greet & Direct Drivers: Sign in/out drivers, verify paperwork, and assign dock doors for inbound and outbound loads
• Inventory: Keep trailer inventory accurate with real-time updates on doors and yard reports
• Coordinate Yard Moves: Work with spotters to ensure smooth yard activity. Direct moves for the spotter/yard jockey, keeping everything in sync.
• Handle Paperwork: Process Bills of Lading and reconcile shipments with packing slips
• Stay Organized: Maintain accurate schedules, door reports, and trailer inventory
• Deliver Great Customer Service: Be the friendly face of the facility for both internal and external customers
• Reconciliate: Match inbounds with packing slips and manage drop lot activity like a pro
• Schedule Keeper: Maintain inbound and outbound schedules to keep operations seamless
• Error Spotter: Report discrepancies to leadership to ensure everything runs smoothly
• Team Collaborator: Work closely with shift management and leads to hit shift goals
• Lifelong Learner: Stay sharp by actively participating in training programs
• Efficiency Expert: Perform all tasks safely and on time
• Adaptable Go-Getter: Take on additional duties as needed

What We’re Looking For:

• High School Diploma/GED and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Tech-savvy – Familiarity with Blue Yonder/Korber/ AS400 or warehouse management systems is a plus
• Detail-Oriented – Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Great Communicator – Strong verbal and written skills
• Team Player – Works well with others to achieve shift goals
• Reliable – we count on you, and so does the team

Benefits and More:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive Benefits - Enjoy full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), life insurance, tuition assistance, PTO, and so much more!
• Exciting Growth Opportunities - Be part of a company that’s on the rise, with a proven track record of success and plenty of room for advancement.
• Collaborative Environment - Your ideas and feedback are always welcome.
• High-Performance Culture - We embrace a growth mindset and continuous improvement - come be a part of it!

CJ Logistics About Statement:

At CJ Logistics America, we know that we do our best work when we have an inclusive and diverse team, where we can draw on our different life experiences to help us deliver innovative solutions for our customers. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only when they check every box. So if you think you might be a good fit for the role, but don't necessarily meet every single requirement on the job posting, we still encourage you to apply.

CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.

CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At this time, CJ Logistics America is unable to offer visa sponsorship or support for work authorization.