Shipping and Receiving Technician - Downers Grove, United States - Bales Metal Surface Solutions
3 weeks ago
Description
The
Shipping & Receiving Technician is responsible for shipping and receiving customer and vendor parts; including keeping accurate records, packaging, and weighing items, printing shipping labels and postage, inspecting goods received for damage, and distributing products to other departments.
The Shipping and Receiving Technician follows written procedures, safely operates loading equipment, and ensures customer orders are protected from damage in transit.
-At Bales we value people and are committed to the long-term success of every single team member. We offer a competitive salary, continuing education, and a substantial benefits package to show how much we appreciate our team._
Who We Are
Since 1978,
Bales Metal Surface Solutions has been providing high-quality polishing and plating services for the metalworking industry worldwide. We are a female family-owned company focused on helping people achieve success. Our team knows how to "Work, Win, Play, Repeat" and "Rise to the Challenge".
We accomplish this by committing to support our colleagues so together we can be successful, which is evidence of our tenure and low turnover.
How You Will Rock The Role
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.
- Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to
specifications.
- Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space
recordkeeping purposes.
- Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to
- Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or
- Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue
- Determine shipping methods, routes, or rates for materials to be
- Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue
- Determine shipping methods, routes, or rates for materials to be
- Pack orders to prevent damage during shipment; wrap protective
shipping containers.
- Prepare shipment documents; ensure quantities, destination/
- Collect and verify all shipping documents against any received
- Sort, count, package, label, insure, unpack, and/or log items
- Inspect shipments for damage or defects; record any discrepancies
- Operate dolly, pallet jack, and/or forklift in loading and
- Operate company vehicle(s) to pick up and deliver shipments.
- Assist shipping & receiving supervisor with routine
Talents and Credentials:
- High school graduate or GED.
- Minimum 1+ years shipping & receiving related experience; preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Forklift Driver Certification.
- Must be able to speak, read and write in English; able to give and receive clarification and respond to questions.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of light equipment operation and/or maintenance.
- Knowledge of commercial shipping methods/procedures.
- Strong time management and problemsolving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks while working in a face paced environment.
- Ability to travel locally (up to 50+ miles) to pick up & deliver orders from customers & suppliers.
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, carry, and move up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Benefits And Perks:
-
Eligible from 1st day of hire: BCBS Medical, Dental, Vision, LIFE & AD&D, STD, LTD and EAP.
- PTO, Holiday and Birthday Pay.
- Education, Training and Tuition Reimbursement.
- Eligibility to participate in our 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Employee Recognition Programs / Casual Dress Code.
- Fun events and activities.
Bales is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay:
$ $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Experience:
- Forklift: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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