Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Shipping and Receiving Clerk Chicago, Temp-to-hire position Our client, a leading provider of electroless nickel plating solutions with over 120 years of industry experience is seeking an experienced Metal Finishing Plater. The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is a critical operations role responsible for managing the incoming and outgoing flow of customer-owned metals and finished plated products. Operating within our ISO 9001 / AS9100D system, this position ensures 100% material traceability, accurate physical counts, flawless documentation, and protective packaging to safeguard delicate finishes like silver, copper, and electroless nickel. Key Responsibilities ISO-Compliant Receiving & Inventory Intake Inspect & Verify: Unload incoming freight and meticulously match physical parts against customer Purchase Orders (POs) and packing slips. Lot Traceability: Scale materials, verify part numbers, and issue unique job traveler tags to maintain perfect traceability before releasing items to the production floor. Non-Conformance (NCR) Isolation: Immediately identify incoming discrepancies (e.g., miscounts, prior rust, transit damage, or missing paperwork). Apply QMS "HOLD" tags and log non-conformances to pause job routing. System Logging: Accurately enter raw material data, weights, and counts into our database/ERP system. Industrial Parts Preservation: Safely pack finished rack or barrel-plated parts using specified protective dividers, paper interleaving, and cushioning to avoid scratching or tarnishing soft metals (such as silver or copper). Aerospace & Military Documentation: Prepare precise shipping paperwork, including Packing Slips, Bills of Lading (BOL), and strictly verify that necessary Certificates of Conformance (CoC) or thickness reports are attached. Dispatch Logistics: Generate shipping labels and coordinate daily pickups with freight carriers, LTL trucks, and parcel couriers (UPS/FedEx). Qualifications & Requirements Experience: 2+ years of industrial shipping/receiving experience. Experience in an ISO 9001 or AS9100 manufacturing environment is highly preferred. Quality Literacy: Familiarity with the concepts of lot segregation, document control, and material trace protocols. Technical Skills: Basic computer competency for database entries, printing labels, and processing logistics transactions. Physical Ability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, industrial warehouse setting. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly and stand/walk for the duration of the shift. If you or anyone you know is qualified and interested, please send an updated resume and answers to the questions below to View email address on click.appcast.io for immediate consideration. 1) How many years of experience do you have in shipping and receiving? 2) Do you have experience in an AS9100 QMD environment? 3) What is your highest level of education? 4) Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? (Preferred, not required) 5) Do you have reliable transportation to the near west side of Chicago 5 days a week?