Shipping And Receiving Associate

Shipping and Receiving Associate

The Shipping and Receiving Associate supports daily warehouse operations by managing outbound shipments and inbound receipts through the MAS 100 ERP system. This role ensures orders are picked, packed, and shipped accurately and on time, while maintaining inventory integrity and a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment. The position operates on a MondayFriday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and offers the opportunity to grow into a technician role.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct shipping activities in the MAS 100 ERP system, including picking products, labeling, preparing Certificates of Conformance (COC), Bills of Lading (BOL), stretch wrapping pallets, and coordinating shipments according to established routing guidelines.
• Operate forklifts and reach trucks safely to move, load, and unload materials and products as required for shipping and receiving.
• Physically handle boxes weighing from 1 to 60 pounds to support all shipping and receiving operations.
• Review Open Order and Purchase Order reports daily to ensure customer orders are picked, packed, and shipped accurately and on schedule.
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements documented in customer memo notes within the MAS 100 ERP system, including product identification, packaging, carrier selection, routing, and billing requirements.
• Receive products into the MAS 100 ERP system and create vendor payment vouchers to support accurate purchasing and accounts payable processes.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP system and bin locations, and participate in or conduct annual physical inventory counts.
• Perform inventory control tasks such as cycle counts, order selection, and stock replenishment to keep inventory levels accurate and organized.
• Pick and pack orders efficiently and accurately to meet customer expectations and shipping deadlines.
• Maintain a high level of organization, housekeeping, and cleanliness in the warehouse to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Follow and support the company's Safety Policy and Objectives, promoting safe work practices in all warehouse activities.
• Follow and support the company's Quality Policy and Objectives, ensuring that all shipping and receiving processes meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments as needed to resolve issues related to orders, shipments, and inventory.

Essential Skills:

• At least 2 years of experience in a distribution environment.
• At least 2 years of shipping and receiving experience.
• At least 2 years of experience operating a forklift.
• Hands-on experience with reach trucks.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, specifically MAS 100, for shipping, receiving, and inventory management.
• Ability to pick, pack, and order select accurately in a warehouse environment.
• Experience with inventory control, including cycle counts and physical inventory.
• Ability to safely lift and handle boxes weighing from 1 to 60 pounds.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate order fulfillment and compliance with customer-specific requirements.
• Ability to follow safety and quality policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain clean and orderly warehouse areas.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience preparing shipping documentation such as Certificates of Conformance (COC) and Bills of Lading (BOL).
• Familiarity with routing guidelines and coordinating shipments with carriers.
• Comfort working with bin locations and structured inventory storage systems.
• Interest in career development with the potential to grow into a technician role.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with internal teams and external partners.

Why Work Here?

The company invests in employees' success by offering a competitive total rewards package, comprehensive benefits, and clear opportunities for growth. Team members work in a collaborative and creative environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas to processes, decisions, planning, and culture. Health insurance is available after a 90-day waiting period through a Section 125 healthcare plan with pre-tax premium contributions, with the employer covering 50% of the employee's healthcare premium. The employer also provides 100% coverage of a 35K life insurance premium. Retirement savings are supported through a 401(k) plan available after one year of service, with an employer match of 3% plus 50% of the next 2% contributed by the employee. Paid holidays include 10 days throughout the year, and a combined vacation, sick, and personal time off bucket is provided, with PTO accruing at 2.67 hours per pay period (totaling 64 hours) during the first 12 months and 5 hours per pay period (totaling 120 hours per year) after the first year. The organization emphasizes work-life balance, professional growth, and a supportive culture where employees can learn, develop, and advance their careers.

Work Environment:

The work environment is a temperature-controlled, organized, and clean warehouse setting designed to support safe and efficient operations. Team members work a consistent MondayFriday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role involves regular use of forklifts, reach trucks, and the MAS 100 ERP system for shipping, receiving, and inventory management. The facility emphasizes strong housekeeping standards and adherence to safety and quality policies, creating a structured and professional atmosphere where employees can focus on accuracy, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Northbrook, IL.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Northbrook, IL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.