Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Role: Shipping & Receiving Specialist


Location (city, state): Elk Grove Village, IL


Industry: Manufacturing / Distribution


Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 / Per Hour


Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:


Addison Group is hiring on behalf of our client, a growing tool manufacturing organization opening a new facility in Elk Grove Village. Our client offers a collaborative environment focused on efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Job Description:


The Shipping & Receiving clerk assists daily inbound and outbound shipping activities while supporting inventory accuracy and warehouse organization. This role combines hands-on warehouse responsibilities with verifying, tracking and shipping.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily shipping activities, primarily small packages, with occasional high-volume days
• Coordinate weekly backorder shipments to meet delivery deadlines
• Receive, verify, and stock incoming inventory
• Process and track customer returns
• Distribute inbound packages to appropriate departments
• Handle shipping and organization of marketing and promotional materials
• Maintain accurate inventory through routine counts and audits
• Collaborate with internal teams, including international partners as needed
• Monitor and replenish shipping supplies
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of shipping and receiving experience with inventory control
• Demonstrated leadership experience (people management title not required)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience using ERP or warehouse management systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Pallet jack experience preferred

Additional Details:

• This role is in the office Monday-Friday 8-5pm
• Out of state training provided for hands-on learning
• Fast-paced role with shifting priorities

Perks:

• Opportunity to support the launch of a new location
• Team-oriented and collaborative work environment
• Growth potential within logistics and operations

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.


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