Shipping/Receiving Associate

Job Description

Job Description

HIRING IMMEDIATELY: SHIPPING AND RECEIVING ASSOCIATE IN ROCKDALE, IL

Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a Shipping and Receiving Associate to join our team in Rockdale, Illinois. This individual will be responsible for performing a variety of routine shipping and receiving tasks. Arranges shipments through third party carrier platforms and inputs data on company’s business software. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED and 3-5 years of related work experience, ability to speak, read and write English fluently, and more listed below. Apply online and kickstart your career today!

Pay, Schedule, and Location

• Starting at $23/hour
• Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• 7am-3:30pm
• Located in Rockdale, Illinois

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares shipments for postal or commercial conveyance; determines most economical and efficient shipping method; selects appropriate shipping container; packs items to ensure safe delivery
• Prepares bills of lading; checks items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain that quantities, destination, and routing are correct
• Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment; may process return shipments from customers
• Sorts, counts, packages, labels, shrink wraps, insures, unpacks, logs and maintains inventory which is shipped or received
• Inspects shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel
• Delivers items to requisitioning departments and obtains authorized signatures for accepted items
• May trace lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments; initiates proof of delivery documents
• May maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file shipping/receiving records
• May operate dolly, pallet jack, and/or forklift in loading and unloading supplies and equipment; may operate shrink-wrap machine; may operate company vehicle to deliver shipments; may assist in routine maintenance of equipment and shipping area
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 3-5 years of related work experience
• Ability to speak, read and write English fluently
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
• Ability to operate a computer, calculator, copier and other like office equipment
• Knowledge of light equipment operation and/or maintenance
• Ability to operate a forklift and load and unload supplies off trailers
• Ability to receive, track, and distribute materials, supplies, and equipment
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects
• Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or other control standards
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel
• Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods
• Experience in using postal and commercial shipping methods, procedures, and corresponding online shipping and logistical platforms (e.g. FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL)
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements
• Ability to be punctual in attendance and meet deadlines
• Good listening, communication skills, and adhere to safety policy

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ABOUT ACCURATE PERSONNEL

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