Shipping & Receiving Specialist
DuBois Chemicals

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Location Bedford Park, IL

Employee Type

☒ Non-Exempt / ☐ Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Shipping and Receiving Specialist is responsible for performing all shipping and receiving functions including administrative functions [office functions] to ensure order fulfillment, customer satisfaction, and inventory accuracy.

This role requires a candidate to apply an attention to detail with all tasks, manage competing priorities, and maintain a high level of organization.

You will operate equipment with lifting devices such as a reach truck, sit-down forklift to clamp, elevate platforms, push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products or materials.

This position requires frequent interaction with various employees in the company, truck drivers, and is responsible for warehousing and handling of products. The responsibilities of this position require effective performance regarding safety, productivity, and quality.

Knowledge of HMIS / GHS requirements for transport and familiarity with HAZMT products and regulations is required.

07:00am - 03:30pm

Monday - Friday

Overtime is dependent upon business needs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with 3rd party logistic companies to assign freight and efficiently manage order flow
• Assist drivers with proper labeling and placarding of intermodal, interstate, and intercontinental hazardous and non-hazardous chemical shipments
• Maintain a digital record for intercompany reporting with key identifiers such as PRO numbers and unique codes
• Organize and assemble paperwork for work packets to be used in the facility for orders in the system
• Communicate daily with vendors and carriers to negotiate successful freight pickups
• Organize freight vendors for unloading and sign-in for goods
• Collect and maintain signatures for pickups based on directives from the Warehouse leadership team
• Demonstrate an advance proficiency with all Warehouse software and functions in D365
• Operates forklifts with various attachments and pallet jacks in compliance with safe operating procedures
• Load and unload trucks
• Unloads and receives deliveries of vendor products to ensure proper quantities, quality of the product, and proper documentation of the receipt
• Effectively, timely, and respectfully communicate and interact with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, including customers and vendors.
• Participates in product counting, relocation, and assigned inventory processes
• Performs warehouse cleaning and equipment maintenance tasks, as assigned
• Comply with Company policies and procedures to ensure efficient and consistent warehouse operations
• Ensures the interface with customers and co-workers is being conducted in a manner that is conducive to operational goals
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and ensure personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job functions while representing the company
• Comply with all safety requirements within the company

• Comply with all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and safe handling practices as required from Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and company procedures
• Follow WHMIS, MSDS and all other safety training requirements and procedures
• Follow all government and regulatory requirements when handling and transporting chemical materials

• Perform other duties as assigned or needed
• Drive process improvements

• Regular and sustained attendance

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrate professionalism at all time
• 3-Years experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility preferred
• 3-Years demonstrated experience in a shipping & receiving function
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Experience with warehouse management software
• Intermediate Proficiency with Microsoft Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Dynamics [AX & D365]
• Must be able to read and write load diagrams, shipping orders, and work instructions
• Must be able to operate electronic equipment, such as RF scanners or radios as assigned
• Effective communication skills and time management
• Required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
• Excellent interpersonal skills; effective verbal and written communication skills
• Able to lift 50 pounds comfortably and safely

EDUCATION REQUREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

OTHER INFORMATION

This position works in an enclosed building that is subject to variances in temperatures, frequent exposure to wet and humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat (non-weather), extreme heat in summer, colder temperatures in winter, and loud noise levels.

DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation.

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