Shipper/Receiver

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Timken Gears and Services Philadelphia Gear brand is seeking a Shipper/ Receiver for the Mokena, Illinois service center. This position is responsible for effectively preserving, packaging, and shipping all parts and products in accordance with the policies and procedures outlined in the Shipping Department ISO manual, in a proper, cost effective and timely manner to our customers. All work methods must conform with company rules and regulations, attendance policies, variations, and safety procedures, producing the required levels of quality and through-put.

Duties & Responsibilities: The Incumbent will have primary responsibility for the shipment of all materials from the Service Center facility and will be primarily responsible for the following (other duties may be assigned as necessary):

• Timeliness and proper preservation and satisfactory packaging or boxing of all materials to be shipped.
• Satisfactory completion of all customer required details such as markings, documents and carriers.
• Customer satisfaction in terms of timeliness of delivery.
• Receiving of all goods and services
• Work rule adherence
• Quality adherence.
• Productivity
• Document and update all policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Support maintenance/organization of shop.

Basic Qulifications:

• Must be able to use tools such as band saws, jig saws, nail guns and other hand tools required to perform shipment of large items that may require palletizing or crating
• Must have carpentry skills to be able to build a wooden crate
• Computer skills
• Operate powered industrial lift (fork trucks)
• Operate a crane
• The ability to lift upwards of 25-50 pounds

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.

We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• A global, diverse environment
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

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