Job Title: Shipping Clerk
City and State: Elgin, IL
Pay Rate: $20.00 - $23.00/hour
Schedule/Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Employment Type: Evaluation Hire (Temp-to-Hire)
Summary:
As a Shipping Clerk, you will perform shipping duties for the plant, including scheduling shipments, tagging products, maintaining an organized warehouse, and operating a forklift. This role supports efficient warehouse operations by ensuring accurate documentation, timely shipments, and strong communication with internal teams and transportation partners.
Responsibilities:
- Check in drivers, verify truck seals, and coordinate truck scheduling for loading and unloading activities.
- Operate forklifts and assist with the movement, organization, and storage of products within the warehouse.
- Prepare shipping documentation, process daily data entry, and maintain accurate shipment and order records.
- Coordinate export shipments, including containers and required export documentation.
- Communicate with customer service, supervisors, and transportation providers to support shipment schedules and resolve issues.
Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of experience in shipping, warehousing, or distribution center operations.
- Forklift certification and experience operating material handling equipment.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy in shipping documents and product quantities.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a customer-focused mindset.
- Ability to maintain organized records and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits:
- Medical Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision/Eyewear plan
- IL Paid Leave Hours
- 401k
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug reimbursement
- Short-term disability
- Referral bonuses
Four Ways To Apply for this position: (pick one)
- Email your resume to crystallakeil@expresspros.com
- Apply online and submit the application to the Crystal Lake, IL location
- Call or text at 815-788-8556
- Visit our office at 580 E. Terra Cotta Ave. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 or 750 S. 8th St. West Dundee, IL 60118
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