Logistics Clerk

Logistics Clerk

Reports to: Distribution and Logistics Manager

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Location: Olathe, KS (on-site)

Company Overview: ITW Pro Brands is a manufacturer of lubricants, cleaning chemicals, and corrosion preventatives formulated to maximize equipment productivity and product quality for customers. We go to market through B2B with a focus on the automotive, aviation, fabricated metal, food processing and machinery manufacturing market segments. Offering a brand portfolio that is well recognized within these industrial channels, our premium products address customer pain points and our direct sales team provide expert value-added consulting at the customer level. ITW Pro Brands has 250 employees and 4 manufacturing facilities in: Olathe, KS, Tucker, GA, Easton, MD, and DeWitt, IA.

Our Values:

• Simplicity: focusing on the essential core of each business opportunity, guided by the "80/20" rule to streamline processes, systems and structures.
• Shared risk: collaborating as a team, taking joint responsibility, and learning from trial and error to drive innovation.
• Integrity: honesty, transparency, and doing the right thing in all business dealings, regardless of brand and location.
• Respect: valuing diversity in cultural backgrounds and fostering an open environment where innovation can thrive.
• Trust: relying on employees to uphold the highest professional standards and act in the company's best interests.

What we offer: ITW's benefits package is designed to provide comprehensive support for physical, mental, and financial well-being including: healthcare, retirement planning, paid leave, wellness programs, and opportunities for charitable involvement.

Position Summary: The Logistics Clerk plays a key role in supporting domestic and international shipping operations by coordinating import and export documentation, tracking inbound and outbound shipments, and ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs and other government regulations. This position works closely with carriers, customers, and internal teams to maintain efficient cargo flow, provide shipment updates, prepare Customs documentation, and process freight billing. The ideal candidate has experience with import/export logistics, Customs regulations, tariff classifications, and transportation documentation, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Core Responsibilities:

• Generate pick lists and distribute work orders to warehouse personnel.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, selecting the appropriate shipping method based on destination, timing, and cost.
• Prepare shipping documentation, including bills of lading and carrier paperwork.
• Verify shipment accuracy, quantities, and condition before shipping and coordinate the timely movement of products.
• Enter and maintain shipping information in the ERP system.
• Monitor shipment schedules and communicate delays or issues to carriers, customers, and management.
• Work with Customer Service to resolve order discrepancies, including missing or duplicate purchase orders.
• Maintain shipping records, office supplies, and required documentation.
• Collaborate with warehouse, customer service, and transportation partners to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Provide professional customer service by responding to shipping inquiries and resolving routine issues.
• Assist with cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and transportation regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• 13 years of office, logistics, shipping/receiving, or warehouse administrative experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience using an ERP or other business software is preferred.
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Able to work a full-time, on-site schedule. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with occasional weekends and holidays as needed.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Able to bend, squat, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistive equipment.
• Able to work in warehouse conditions with temperature extremes, both hot and cold. Must wear PPE when on the Warehouse floor.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.

ITW Pro Brands is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.