Shipping Receiving Clerk at LAVA SCS LLC – Joliet, Illinois

About Us:

Unis accelerates logistics success with our Transportation Management System that offers unparalleled control, visibility, and adaptability. Unis strives in elevating our employees and operations toward new heights of excellence. As client’s partner with us, we focus on more than just a business relationship; it's an opportunity to unlock a world of value-added services that will enhance operational standards and elevate success by unifying our clients’ supply chain networks through superior technology, assets, and information services.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope:

Assembles orders and prepares goods for shipment. Receives, unpacks, inspects and stores incoming materials and supplies. Uses shipping records to verify the accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments and orders. Documents damages and discrepancies for future reimbursement and reconciliation.

1st shift 7am - 3:30pm Monday through Friday

Pay $18.00

Responsibilities:

• Manages the shipment of all products, materials, and supplies.
• Collaborates and communicates with logistics technicians, customer service representatives, service providers, and others involved in the shipment of products.
• Tracks, traces, and updates the status of outgoing shipments.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and member-ready area.
• Maintains an accurate log sheet of daily moves, scanning inventory and counting accurately.
• Engages with vendors and drivers with a positive attitude.
• Provides additional backup support for shipping and receiving departments.
• Facility and Equipment Management:
• Oversee maintenance of office equipment and coordinate repairs.
• Collaborate with building management for facility-related issues.
• Manage relationships with office vendors and suppliers.
• Travel and Event Coordination:
• Arrange travel accommodation for employees as needed.
• Plan and coordinate company events, including team-building activities and celebrations.
• Health and Safety Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Implement and oversee emergency procedures and evacuation plans.

Required PPE:

• Safety Vest
• Safety Glasses
• String Knit Gloves

Skills / Qualifications:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong sense of time organization and urgency
• Able to work independently and with a team.

Job Competency / Qualifications

Education/ Training:

• Highschool diploma or GED or equivalent

Technical Requirements:

• Proficiency in using inventory software (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Experience with barcode scanning and RFID technology.
• Familiarity with shipping platforms (e.g., UPS WorldShip, FedEx Ship Manager).
• Competence in using basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Knowledge of operating equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks.

Experience:

• 6-months logistics, retail, or equivalent.
• Forklift certification within 90 days (about 3 months) of job entry date.

DISCLAIMER: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Unis provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits historically or culturally associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress and religious grooming), color, age (40 and over), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), medical condition (as defined under state law), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under section 12801.9 of the California Vehicle Code), ancestry, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression), sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, parental status, domestic partner status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including perceived pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or pregnancy-related conditions), military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Unis complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Unis expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected categories. The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned. The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.