Shipping Associate Jobs in Lomax, IL (NOW HIRING)

Summary

Receiving Clerk position is responsible for the receipt, verification and recording of raw materials and products that come into the Farm King Distribution Center facility. The receiving clerk checks delivery content against the shipping invoice, addresses and resolves any problems with shipments, stocks or transfers deliveries accordingly, and works with both Buyers and Stores to address any shipping and delivery issues.

Overview

Responsible for reviewing packing lists and ensuring the correct items are shipped out to customers. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and push. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to twenty pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to seventy five pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than one hundred pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

· Handle incoming and outgoing shipments by checking them physically

· Check products for defects and accuracy

· Ensure posting of outbound deliveries using pre-designated software

· Organize packaging procedures to ensure safety of shipment

· Ensure that SKU and UPC numbers match the product

· Pull, pack and ship finished goods

· Process Store orders by ensuring that the right shipment is on its way

· Perform shipment receiving duties while ensuring the right item has been delivered

· Report and replace any defective item prior to packing

· Prepare and attach labels on shipments

· Ensure that all transactions are recorded in company database

· Verify accuracy of orders by matching them with quantities and types

· Ensure that items are properly packed and labeled

· Make sure that items are loaded onto pallets in a safe and timely manner

· Operate forklift to transport shipments from the Shipping area to the Receiving or Storage areas

· Handle space arrangements for incoming shipments in the storage areas

· Ensure that the warehouse is cleaned and maintained at all times

· Count daily cycles of assigned areas

· Take part in year-end and general inventory procedures

· Perform other duties as required

Communication

· Understands and adheres to organizational and department policy and procedures.

· Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner at all times

· Maintains job related confidentiality.

· Resolves conflicts respectfully and in a timely manner, asks for assistance from appropriate

supervisor as needed.

· Participates actively in department team and all staff meetings.

· Communicates respectfully at all times.

· Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

· Operates with a sense of teamwork.

Competencies

• Adapts to change quickly and easily and performs effectively during times of change; demonstrates the ability to multi-task and manages competing priorities effectively
• Builds respectful and effective working relationships; collaborates with others to achieve common goals
• Strives to meet or exceed the expectations of internal customers
• Demonstrates initiative by acting as a self-starter; takes on increased responsibility to enhance one’s contribution
• Displays a high degree of integrity, honesty and takes responsibility for one’s own actions; shows consistency between words and actions

Work Environment

• Warehouse environment
• Approximately 90% on feet
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Valid driver’s License
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Shipping experience preferred, but not required - willing to train the right candidate
• Must pass a background check and drug screen
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Attention to details
• Self-motivated
• Benefits include PTO, Company Funded Profit Sharing (after 1,000 hours worked Feb 1-Jan 31), Merchandise Discounts, Paid Holidays (New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas), Access to Insurance at a discounted rate including: Health, Dental and Vision as well as access to Voluntary Coverages including Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness.

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