Shipping-Receiving Clerk

JOB SUMMARY – Shipping & Receiving Associate

We are seeking a dependable Shipping & Receiving Associate to become a vital part of our TotalCare team. You will be responsible for the activities associated with receiving, cleaning, and shipping of firefighter PPE gear. You will ensure high levels of customer satisfaction, efficient service delivery, and maintain high-quality standards. You can help save lives.

Position Details:

Location: 4433 South Springfield Ave., Chicago, IL, 60632

Hours: Monday to Friday 6:00 am - 3:00 pm. Must be flexible and willing to work overtime when needed to meet client needs.

Reports to: TotalCare Center Manager

Starting Rate: $19.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Receiving

Log firefighter gear received into our tracking system
Query database for customer special instructions
Create job and production work order
Unassembled garments and tag for tracking
Process garments received according to cleaning type
Receive orders from vendors and match to purchase orders
Cleaning

Assess dirty protective garments to determine most appropriate cleaning process
Operate industrial laundry machines and perform cleaning according to pre-determined type
Follow established procedures for type of cleaning
Record cleaning and type of cleaning for each garment
Shipping

Prepare garments for shipment – fold, bag, and label
Prepare shipping document required – FedEx or Route delivery.
Pack cartons or prepare for delivery
Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping in shipping & receiving area.

Other duties as needed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works well with other production associates.
Must be able to follow instructions consistently with minimum supervision.
Must follow company rules and regulations.
Ability to multi-task.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Professional and pleasant disposition, able to give all clients a positive customer service experience.
Experience working with computers including Outlook, Teams, and warehouse tracking systems.
Experience within a computerized warehouse, industrial laundry, and/or product maintenance environment considered a huge asset.
Able to lift 30 pounds comfortably.
Hearing and vision required to be within normal ranges with or without correction.
Candidate should be dependable, hardworking and an effective communicator.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Standing, sitting, walking, bending as needed.
Using proper lifting technique may be required to lift objects up to 30 lbs.