Technology Shipping Clerk

Electro Rent; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Electro Rent seeks a Technology Shipping Clerk in Glendale Heights, IL, to package and ship products efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in logistics, ensuring products arrive safely and on time. This role requires strong attention to detail and good communication skills while handling physical demands.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years shipping or warehouse experience.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Packages configured products for shipment.
• Verifies equipment matches orders.
• Ships packages using company database.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Company Profile:

Rush Computers, also known as Technology Products, an Electro Rent company, is a leading global provider of test and technology solutions that enable its customers to optimize investments. Rush Computers’ rent, lease, sales, and asset management solutions serve a broad set of customer segments including Contract Staffing, Education, Legal, Events and Event Staging, Benefit enrollment and other business to business companies. Rush Computers partners with the leading manufacturers of PC and audio visual equipment that strive to deliver the latest technologies with quality and reliability.

Location Profile:

Headquartered in West Hills, California, this company employs people worldwide. Electro Rent has locations globally, with key locations throughout the U.S. and North America. Electro Rent is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time supplier, delivering the highest value to its customer while continually pursuing strategic, sustainable, and profitable growth. This role will be located at our Wood Dale, IL facility

Position Summary:

The Technology Shipping Clerk packages configured products for shipment via freight or Federal Express. Product must be packed so that it is shipped efficiently and arrives at the customer site undamaged. Packages should be easy for the customer to open and begin using the product. Often works with tight shipping deadlines. Asks for assistance as needed from other warehouse technicians. Helps other warehouse technicians as time permits.

Responsibilities

• Verifying equipment matches orders.
• Reads and follows shipping instructions, asks for clarification when necessary.
• Boxes/packages product so that it will arrive at the customer’s site in good working condition.
• Completes packaging in a timely manner.
• Ships packages using the Company’s database and FedEx shipping software. Ensures tracking information is available to other users.
• Communicates shipping exceptions to sales.
• Assists receiving technicians when time permits.
• Enters all incoming and outgoing orders and stock transfers using the Company's database
• Occasionally drives Company van to deliver and pick up equipment at customer's site
• Drives forklift safely, as needed.
• Notifies manager when shipping supplies run low.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, in accordance with business needs and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• One to two (1-2) years shipping or warehouse experience in logistics with technical equipment.
• Able to continuously perform physical demands of packing equipment.
• Requires a maintained, good/clean driving record. Must be insurable by Company's liability insurance carrier
• Must be able and willing to work overtime with little or no notice
• Must be able and willing to perform overnight travel that may require air transportation
• Must be able to access, input and retrieve data from Company database.
• Ability to perform the required physical elements of the job (listed below)
• Must be detail oriented and be able to prioritize work multiple assigned tasks
• Good communication and customer service skills are required.

Measurement of Performance:

• Productivity in packaging products for shipment and completing the shipping process.
• Ability to resolve inaccuracies in shipping notes.
• Accuracy of shipping documents.
• On time shipment of orders.
• Effective and efficient utilization of time in support of office goals.
• General performance as defined by standard company performance evaluation form

Experience & Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• One to two (1-2) years shipping or warehouse experience in logistics with technical equipment.

* Compensation for this role will range from $21 to $24 an hour depending on experience

Physical Requirements

• All positions will require, to some degree, the physical abilities described below to perform the essential functions of the job
• Work the expected hours, consistently arrive at work at the agreed time and follow Company rules and guidelines regarding breaks and meal periods. Full time is typically considered to be 40 hours per week
• Communicate effectively, both oral (in person and on the phone) and written.
• Move around and through all work areas as needed, may include climbing stairs or ladders
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (i.e. boxes, equipment, etc.)
• Regularly sit/stand at the assigned workstation
• Use keyboard or equivalent equipment, to access the computer,
• Use hands to manipulate documents, general paperwork, technical product equipment, etc.
• Read documents, reports, files etc.
• Communicate effectively using the telephone

Electro Rent is the largest, most comprehensive test equipment services provider for market-leading customers around the world. We are focused on delivering outstanding service for customers across a broad range of industries including Aerospace/Defense, Telecommunications, Mobile/Computing, Power & Industrial, Automotive, Medical, Education, New Space, Data Products Rental and more. With 1.1 billion inventory, immediate shipping to over 100 countries, and a world-class accredited calibration and repair lab, our team of experts solve tough technical and financial challenges related to testing.

Electro Rent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment background investigation that may consist of, but is not limited to, a: pre-employment drug & alcohol screen, criminal background investigation, and documentation required by the Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986 or other applicable regulations. During the background investigation process, a record of conviction or other adverse issues will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from employment. Electro Rent will consider factors such as 1) the length of time that has passed since the offense or adverse issue; 2) age at the time of the offense or adverse issue; 3) the severity and nature of the offense or adverse issue; 4) the relationship of the offense or adverse issue to the position for which you have applied, and 5) evidence of rehabilitation. Additionally, candidates who refuse to submit to a drug and alcohol test or who fail to show up for a drug test within the required time will no longer be considered for employment, and any offer of employment will be rescinded.