Itasca, IL, 60143, USA
20 hours ago
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
**Job Description:** **Summary:** Coordinate the shipping and receiving activities of all materials at the facility in order to support the timely shipment of products to best meet the needs of our customers. **Core Responsibilities:** + Plan, schedule and prepare items for shipment, including but not limited to scheduling trucks for all outbound products. + Loads/ Unloads trucks + Maintain shipping documentations and ongoing communication with customer service. + Coordinate and maintain safety, 5-S, inventory, receiving shipments from vendors. + Assist in coordination of the material handlers and daily material movement processes. + Perform monthly 5-S Safety audits for packaging storage and Shipping/Receiving, oversight of the daily forklift truck checklist and safety procedures. + Lead inventory monthly cycle counts for all plant materials. + Perform and participate at additional ad-hoc projects/responsibilities as assigned. Competencies: Contributes to TEAM SUCCESS - Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals. INITIATES ACTION – Demonstrates ability to take prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive. Quality Orientation – Demonstrates ability to accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Safety awareness – Demonstrates ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards. Work Standards - Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposes standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed. Job Requirements: + High school diploma or GED required. + Associate’s degree or equivalent is a plus. + Three years warehousing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. + Must demonstrate proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and the Internet. + Must have knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures and knowledge of use of standard office equipment at a level generally acquired through 1+ years related experience. + Forklift Certified + Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. + Must have high level of interpersonal skills to work with team members. + Must be organized, able to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multi-task. Analytical ability is required in order to gather and summarize data for reports and find solutions to various shipping problems. + Must have a high attention to details. Transaction accuracy and the accuracy of data reporting is required. + All other duties as assigned. **Work Environment:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, within typical office working conditions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, climate variances and moving mechanical equipment typically found in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment (office) is usually low, but much higher when exposed to the manufacturing areas. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **Physical Demands:** While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms and regularly required to walk. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. **Compensation Information:** $24-$28/hour depending on experience
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