Shipping Associate

Chicago Dryer Company is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Shipping Associate to join our shipping department. This hands-on role is responsible for accurately identifying, verifying, packaging, and shipping replacement parts and components to customers.

The ideal candidate has experience working with mechanical parts, is comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and can balance speed with accuracy. This position requires close coordination with our stockroom and production teams to ensure orders are complete and shipped on time.

Full-Time

• Pick, verify, package, and prepare replacement parts and components for shipment according to packing lists and customer orders.
• Identify and distinguish between common mechanical and industrial components, including bearings, belts, pulleys, sprockets, fasteners, brackets, rollers, and other machine parts.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, and descriptions to ensure the correct items are included in each shipment.
• Safely and efficiently package parts using appropriate boxes, padding, and protective materials to prevent damage during transit.
• Generate shipping labels and process shipments using UPS and other carriers.
• Use Epicor ERP to review orders, process shipments, and maintain accurate shipping records.
• Coordinate with the stockroom and production departments to locate missing parts, resolve shortages, and complete orders.
• Prioritize daily shipping activities to ensure orders are processed accurately and meet shipping deadlines.
• Identify and communicate discrepancies, damaged parts, or other issues that could delay shipments.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe shipping workspace, including shipping supplies and packaging materials.

• Previous experience in shipping, warehouse operations, parts handling, or a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to recognize and distinguish between common machine parts and industrial components.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when verifying part numbers, quantities, and packing lists.
• Ability to work efficiently, prioritize tasks, and meet daily shipping deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn shipping software and ERP systems; experience with Epicor is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with UPS shipping systems or similar shipping software preferred.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to coordinate with multiple departments.
• Ability to safely lift and handle packages and materials as required by the position.
• Dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.