Shipping & Receiving Logistics Specialist

The Imagine Group; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Imagine Group is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Associate in Grayslake, IL. The role verifies and records incoming/outgoing shipments, prepares items for shipment, and manages inventory for all products and materials.

You will coordinate with carriers, load/unload using forklifts, and ensure safety and accuracy daily. Working in a high-volume warehouse environment, you will handle packing, documentation, and timely updates to the receiving log, while supporting the team to meet

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Forklift certified and able to operate forklift/pallet jack.
• Experience in shipping/warehouse in a high-volume environment.
• Experience with UPS/FedEx shipping systems and coordinating with carriers.
• Ability to read and interpret shipping documents (BOLs, packing lists, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in UPS and FedEx shipping systems, ensuring accurate and timely processing of outbound shipment.
• Coordinate and optimize shipping routes and methods with multiple carriers.
• Manage loading and handling of materials with efficiency and care.
• Ensure dock safety compliance and maintain a safe loading environment.
• Coordinate high-volume shipping operations with precision.
• Operate forklift or pallet jacks to unload inbound materials and move to proper areas.
• Maintain forklift with preventive maintenance at shift start.
• Prepare paperwork, packing lists, and bills of lading for shipments.
• Load outbound shipments and support Receiving with overflow.
• Maintain inventory areas, perform cycle counts, and manage PO entries daily.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

UPS shipping systems

FedEx shipping systems

Scanner gun

Job description

The Imagine Group is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Associate in Grayslake, IL. The role verifies and records incoming/outgoing shipments, prepares items for shipment, and manages inventory for all products and materials.

You will coordinate with carriers, load/unload using forklifts, and ensure safety and accuracy daily. Working in a high-volume warehouse environment, you will handle packing, documentation, and timely updates to the receiving log, while supporting the team to meet