Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Destaco; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Destaco in Wheeling, IL is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk responsible for the intake and dispatch of materials, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery to production.

The role requires physical work, operation of material handling equipment, adherence to safety, and collaboration with Customer Service and Purchasing to resolve issues.

Qualifications include minimum 3 years in manufacturing, HS diploma, proficiency with MS Office, and ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MS Office tools (Word, Excel).
• Familiar with material handling equipment (e.g., forklift).
• Must be able to work well in a team environment.
• Display a sense of urgency in serving the customer.
• Oracle experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives goods, verifies items against shipment records and inspects condition.
• Gathers, verifies, and packs items for shipment per specifications and transportation methods.
• Distributes material based on distribution tickets.
• Prepares, skids, ships and receives OSP orders.
• Picks, packs and ships Rush Orders.
• Assembles orders, confirms shippers and verifies customer orders.
• Responsible for inventory transactions accuracy.
• Builds pallets, crates, or skids for domestic and international shipping.
• Performs shipping and receiving transactions and coordinates with Freight, FedEx and UPS portals.
• Operates material handling equipment as required to move parts, fixtures and materials.
• Ensures on-time delivery and verifies correct product received from suppliers.
• Follow instructions and achieve productivity targets.
• Report non-conformances to appropriate levels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Team player

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Position Summary

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for receipt and shipment of incoming materials, supplies, and products. This position reports to the Materials Manager.

Essential Job Functions:

• Receives goods, verifies items against the record of shipment and inspects condition.
• Gathers, verifies, and packs items for shipment according to specifications and transportation methods used. Verifies quantities and initiates corrections as needed.
• Distributed material based on distribution tickets
• Prepares, skids, ships and receives OSP orders
• Picks, packs and ships Rush Orders
• Assembles orders, confirms shippers and verifies customer orders.
• Responsible for accurately performing inventory transactions.
• Builds pallets, crates or skids for domestic and international shipping
• Performs Shipping and Receiving transaction, coordinates trucks through Freight, FedEx and UPS portal, communicates with and provides updates to Customer Service and Purchasing
• Self-sufficient in routine assigned tasks and capable of independent follow-up related to these tasks.
• Operates material handling equipment as required to move parts, fixtures and materials.
• Ensures on-time delivery of product, verifying correct product is received from suppliers and assists with material handling to support production.
• Capable of following instructions and achieving productivity targets.
• Utilizes basic math and problem-solving abilities.
• Ensure that all responsibilities and functions performed are in accordance with company policy and procedures and meet required quality standards.
• Reports all non-conformances to appropriate levels.
• Must be able to obtain power industrial truck certification.
• Conducts safety checks of equipment operated (i.e. hi-lo, lift truck, etc.)
• Advises supervisor of conduct that may violate rules, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Safety – Understands safe operation of equipment, tools and PPE. Recognizes potential for dangerous situations; uses safe work practices. Utilizes behavior-based safety methods to sustain a safe working environment.
• Ethics and Work Standards–Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others.
• Communication– Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Listens to understand input, feedback and concerns. Provides complete information in an open, honest and straightforward manner. Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.
• Teamwork/Relationships–Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork. Supports cooperation. Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow the business. Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals. Is tactful, courteous, and considerate. Embraces a positive outlook. Is respected and trusted by others.
• Continual Improvement and Problem Resolution– Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements. Works with others to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives. Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or creates opportunities that will increase productivity and create value. Shares best practices with other employees.
• Accountability– Accepts responsibility regarding projects/programs/duties as outlined in this job description. Advises supervisor of concerns, problems and progress of work in a timely manner.

Experience:

• Minimum 3-year experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with MS Office tools (Word, Excel)
• Familiar with material handling equipment. (i.e. forklift)
• Must be able to work well in a team environment
• Display a sense of urgency in serving the customer
• Oracle experience preferred

Education and Certification Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent education or experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Stand for 10 hours a day
• Good manual hand dexterity
• Good Eye hand coordination
• Ability to bend, twist and turn.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic