Shipping Coordinator

Shipping Department Support

This role will support the shipping department by performing all required daily shipping transactions.

Why should you consider a career at RTC?

RTC masters the design and detail of retail, helping brands and retailers improve the shopping experience and grow their bottom line. We design retail programs and environments, execute them globally, and build products that improve retail performance. We provide our clients a cohesive brand experience, expanded retail presence, and consistently better results at a lower total cost.

Benefits

• 401(K) Plan 6% with 3% company match (we also offer a Roth option!)
• Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (choose from two PPO plans and one HMO plan based on your deductible comfort level)
• Dental Insurance with two plan options (both PPO Plans)
• Flexible Spending for Health and/or Dependent Care
• Commuter Transit benefit
• Critical Illness benefit
• Life Insurance (we cover 3 times your salary - you can purchase more)
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (we'll cover this for you too - you can choose to purchase long-term disability)
• 2 weeks of paid Parental Leave
• 17 PTO Days (full year)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance

Perks

• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) plus company sponsored volunteer events

Wellness

• PTO is encouraged not only for vacations but mental health breaks.
• Fitness Center available at Romeoville for all Plant Associates.
• Discounts to eligible fitness centers for associates enrolled with Blue Cross.
• Preventative Care is covered at 100% (annual check-ups and screenings).
• Lactation rooms available for new mothers at both Rolling Meadows & Romeoville locations.
• Annual flu clinic at Romeoville and Rolling Meadows for our associates and any dependents covered on our health plan. Flu shots covered on insurance if associate elects to go elsewhere.

Career Development

We encourage your professional growth and development. We offer mentors with deep industry experience, and management who will assist you in defining and realizing your short and long-term career goals and a variety of opportunities for training and advancement.

Essential Functions

• Support the Shipping Department by performing all required daily shipping transactions utilizing the LN system
• Process required small parcel Shipments via UPS and Fed Ex through SSL
• Process sales orders, generate outbounds, prepare labels, and other special documents as required by the Sales Order or Client
• Process shipment lines, prepare packing list, and the preparation of the Bill of Ladings
• Create and update spreadsheets and maintain the Client routing
• Communicate via phone or email with Rolling Meadows (Corporate) and other Plant Departments daily.
• Preparation of small package shipments, processing of LTL orders, processing of trailerload shipments, posting of Sales orders in order to update LN, checking of the open order report
• Responsible for inventory availability

Education, Experience, Skills Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• 0-1 years prior clerical experience in a shipping capacity.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel. ERP software experience is a definite plus.
• Detail-oriented with solid communication skills.
• Must be a team player, have a strong work ethic, and knowledge of warehouse and shipping operations
• Available and willing to work a flexible work schedule based on workload. This means start and stop times may change as the workload changes.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is budgeted for $35,027-$49,739, with eligibility for OT after 40 hours worked and an annual bonus. The actual base salary depends on various factors and could be above or below the range depending on the applicant's qualifications, years of relevant experience, specific skills, level of education, business needs, and market demand. The full salary range for this role reflects this position's competitive labor market value and provides an opportunity to progress as associates grow and develop within the role. Bonuses are paid based on RTC's financial results. Any payouts awarded in the first year of employment are pro-rated based on the start date. Program rules are subject to change at management's discretion.

RTC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, individuals of all ethnicities, people with disabilities (intellectual and physical), and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. RTC is in compliance with Child Labor Laws.