Logistics Clerk

Overview

Location: Morton Grove, IL 60053

Position: Full Time

Education: High School diploma or GED

Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Shift: Any

Provides administrative support for the Warehouse Department Managers and their staff. Assists with routine correspondence, various department reports, monitoring inventory levels, and project assignments. Communicates with exempt and non-exempt associates in a professional and confidential manner.

• Handles clerical support for the Manager and other staff members as needed. Transcribes notes into correspondence and composes letters and memorandums for signature.
• Notify shipping companies about delays in arrival time or other issues that may impact delivery times.
• Coordinate freight shipments using computer programs that track details such as weight, volume, and destination location.
• Track inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock for future sales or promotions.
• Coordinate the shipping of goods by truck and arrange for customs clearance procedures when required.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain new policies or file claims when appropriate.
• Engage with vendors and drivers with a positive attitude.
• Use computer software to calculate rates based on distance, weight, and other factors for each shipment.
• Review and update product listings on websites or other promotional materials to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain records of incoming and outgoing shipments, including dates, contents, and destinations.
• Process purchase orders for materials needed to manufacture products.
• Track and update the status of outgoing shipments.
• Maintain an accurate log sheet of daily moves, scan inventory, and count accurately.
• Check in and out truck drivers and maintain safety of yard gate access.
• Prepare and generate required shipping documents and/or pallet labels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competitive salaries, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, company paid short term disability, company paid life and accidental death insurance, 401(k) plan match of 4.5% with immediate vesting, generous employee referral program, paid vacation annually, paid holidays annually, job advancement opportunities.

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Two to three years of administrative experience required.
• Ability to receive and comprehend large quantities of varied data, organize and present it when required.
• Typing speed of 45 words per minute.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with a minimum score of 80%.
• Ability to operate all office machines.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and demonstrate flexibility.
• Good interpersonal skills and initiative on specific issues.
• Ability to prioritize handling of situations.