Shipping/Receiving Specialist

Altorfer Inc; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned company with a rich history and a commitment to its employees. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic warehouse environment where you will be responsible for essential shipping and receiving tasks. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you will play a vital role in maintaining inventory and supporting the logistics team. Altorfer Inc. values its employees and offers a competitive compensation package along with excellent benefits. If you are a motivated self-starter with a positive attitude and a knack for organization, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to grow and thrive in your career.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Personal Tool Insurance

Safety Equipment Reimbursement

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience and high school diploma required.
• Ability to operate forklifts and perform basic math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Scan incoming freight and manage shipping/receiving for the Packaging Dept.
• Assist in coordinating shipping schedules and material transfers.

Skills

Warehouse Experience

Forklift Operation

Time Management

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Math Calculations

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Working Hours/Days

7:00AM-3:30PM, Monday - Friday

Basic Duties

• Scan all incoming freight before properly storing inventory.
• Primarily responsible for all shipping/receiving for Packaging Dept.
• Order picking duties for parts sales.
• Complete daily paperwork.
• Assist Logistics Supervisor in processing daily tasks.
• Coordinate shipping schedules.
• Coordinate material transfers from offsite storage locations.
• Look up part numbers and location in computer system.
• Keep receiving area clean and organized.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to operate a standard forklift, manual pallet jack and other lift trucks in a safe but timely manner.
• Must be a self-starter with good time management, planning, and organizational skills with a commitment to detail.
• Must have a positive attitude and excellent customer service skills.
• Computer literate and proficient with programs such as Microsoft Excel and Outlook required.
• Excellent communication skills (written, e-mail, and verbal) are necessary.
• Ability to follow all safety rules and wear proper safety equipment in the warehouse.
• Must be able to handle general math calculations on money, weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Able to lift 75 lbs. and work with minimal supervision.
• Basic range of motion movements are needed such as: climb ladders, stairs, climbing on and off lift trucks, squatting, bending and twisting.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years (Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on final candidate).

Altorfer Inc. offers an industry leading compensation and benefit package:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave and Funeral Leave
• Paid Time Off: Prorated 80 hours of PTO + 1 Floating Holiday
• Education Assistance
• Personal Tool Insurance, and Safety Equipment Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Insurance, Accident, Critical and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Assistance and Identity & Fraud Protection

Payrate: $21.00-$23.00 per hour

Posted Min

USD $21.00/Hr.

Posted Max

USD $23.00/Hr.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

This position works in a warehouse environment with some outside exposure. May on a continuous basis, walk, bend and lift up to 75 pounds. The wearing of approved safety equipment (i.e. safety glasses with side shields and steel toe footwear) is required. Noise level in the warehouse may range from low to moderate. Must be flexible during peak season to work overtime as needed. May be required to answer phones and operate a computer to look up parts or send emails. Occasional local travel may be required to deliver parts to customers. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Why Work for Altorfer?

At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family-owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business. Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the “A-Team” and is critical to our success. Here at Altorfer, we have over 35 locations and 1300 employees with long tenure for you to learn from. We have a collaborative, family valued culture, with a great reputation in the industry. A company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a remarkable team of people to work with.