Shipping Associate

Location: Bensenville, IL

Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM 

Status: Full Time (Non-Exempt)

Compensation:  $18 per hour

 $300 Sign-On Bonus After The Completion of the 90-Day Probationary Period

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective 

The Shipping Associate is responsible for filling customer orders and delivering them to the delivery platform in a manner that meets company standards for safety, security, and productivity. The employee is responsible for picking, preparing, and packing products according to the order customer orders and Company Guidelines.   

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Observe and learn the work process and proactively ask questions to ensure the successful and timely execution of customer orders. 
• Pick items from inventory using a handheld device and organize them in picking bins until the order is complete. 
• Assists in large format picking of master cartons for order fulfillment. Removes or moves overstock in systems to maintain back stock accuracy. 
• Count and inspect products and verify quantities against customer orders.
• Continuously walks from aisle to aisle during order fulfillment. 
• Review picked products through the workflow and report any discrepancies or damages to the corresponding team members. 
• Determine how the product will be packed according to the method of shipment or customer request.
• Utilize systematic scanning to verify that the items picked and packed reflect that of customer orders. 
• Create Shipping Labels via systems and platforms based on package weights and dimensions. 
• Assists in verification and separation of packaged orders according to the corresponding ship methods. 
• Utilizes systems to scan, log and manifest packages prior to shipment. 
• Assists in the verification of over picked or incorrect items. Creates putback orders accordingly and relocated products back to their pick face locations. 
• Poly Strap, Wrap and Audit outbound shipments with provided systems to ensure shipping accuracy. 
• Loads outbound shipments utilizing manual and/or electric pallet jacks. 
• Reviews departmental assets and reports damages or discrepancies to department Management. 
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Competencies

• Punctual and Present
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills 
• Organization Skills
• Team Oriented
• Diligence and Urgency
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Muti-Tasking and Problem-Solving Skills 

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment 

This job operates in a warehouse environment where the noise level can be loud. The employee is frequently exposed to fast-moving carts and employees throughout the warehouse.  Every employee must respect others by not swearing or playing loud music that could disturb others.  

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, reaching up and lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to lift and move items up to 60 pounds. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM 

Travel 

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience   

 A minimum of HS Diploma or GED and one year of factory or warehouse-related experience in shipping and receiving. Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions and have basic math skills. Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office experience are required. Must be able to use warehouse equipment such as ladders, cutting tools, etc.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications      

None

Work Authorization       

Must have legal authorization to work in the United States. 

 AAP/EEO Statement

Midwest Goods, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Marketing Graphic Designer. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

What We Offer

• Annual Performance Review-Up to 3% at 90-day Review. Up to 8% at yearly review
• Annual Perfect Attendance gift card Ceremony
• Casual Work Environment 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee Birthday Celebration with Gift Card Distribution 
• Employee of the Month Celebration 
• Generous Paid Time off Program 
• Insurance Coverage which includes Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Monthly Company Activities and Celebrations
• Monthly Manager Lunches 
• Paid Holidays 
• Potential for Advancement
• Spotlight Employee Recognition 
• 401(k) with Employer Match

Midwest Goods Inc. was founded in 2014 and is a wholesale distributor of vape and electronic cigarette products. We rely on meeting our ethical principles and maintaining our business integrity, as well as our approach to our business which we call Service Spirit, Team Spirit, and Spirit of Progress. In the spirit of service, we expect all of our employees to demonstrate professionalism, enthusiasm, integrity, and a welcoming attitude to our customers, vendors, and each other. Every day our employees combine their individual skills and contributions to achieve collective success.  

Our team spirit is based on a sense of shared purpose, communication, and mutual respect. Our business is to serve others and to continuously improve the services and products we provide. In the spirit of progress, we support and encourage all of our employees to shape their own future and to grow with the Company. We also encourage each employee to take the initiative and look for new, different, and innovative ways to better serve our customers and vendors.  

Midwest Distribution is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform service member status; or any other protected class under Federal, State, or local law.  

Midwest Distribution is committed to creating a workplace that inspires and enables our employees to be the best they can be so that we can grow as a company, team, and family. We believe diversity, equality, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation, and achieving long-term success.  

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