Shipping Clerk

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Quarterly Bonus Plan Eligible

Shift: 6:15am- 2:30pm

Pay: $23.99

Shift Differential: $0.40 for hours worked between 2:15pm- 10pm / $0.45 for hours worked between 10:15pm- 6:15am

AHF Products has a job opportunity for a Shipping Clerk to be located in Kankakee, IL. Reporting to the DC Supervisor, the Shipping Clerk will serve as a resource to the shipping team in a way that allows for the shipping process to be operated and maintained so that the plant goals for safety, quality, service, production, housekeeping, and communication are achieved.

JOB DUTIES:

• Collect data for Shipping supervisors/manager
• Ability to identify a problem, secure information relevant to problem, collect data from different sources, and seek assistance in identifying possible cause of problems.
• Ability to develop alternative courses of action and limited decision-making; seeks assistance in determining courses of action.
• Carry out fairly well standardized administrative procedures, such as maintaining records, answering straightforward questions.
• Ensure shipping operators conduct proper investigations for incidents ad use proper forms (ie shipping errors)
• Shipment order entry from ERP system (M3) to WMS (Red Prairie) to create bill of ladings and picking orders.
• Organize and plan the daily shipment schedule for outbound shipments.
• Prepare, process, and schedule FedEx and UPS shipments. Generate small parcel labels.
• Answer all emails requests from Customer service, carriers, and customers. I.e order cancellations, quantity adjustments, delivery additions, bill of lading requests.
• Schedule picking orders into work groups in WMS (Red Prairie).
• Track sundry inventories.
• Responsible for document retention.
• Fill in for Shipping and Receiving specialist.
• Check in and coordinate truck drivers.
• Coordinate and manage special projects to assist plant.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years shipping planning experience
• 1-2 years working with WMS systems
• Experience in Customer Service
• Strong data entry skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Skills
• Strong Excel experience preferred
• Team player and positive attitude
• Self-starter needing little or no supervision
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to express oneself effectively in individual or group situation. Effective in dealing with customers and management.
• Able to work a flexible schedule

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequently will push, pull, carry, and lift 20 - 50lbs.
• Occasionally walking, standing, stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping and repetitive movements
• Frequently talk, hear, read, write
• Frequently must be able to work in moderate noise, up to 83 decibels.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Think analytically
• Make decisions
• Develop options and implement solutions
• Work with a team
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA)
• Attention to detail
• Communicate effectively
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Work with a Sense of Urgency

AHF Products 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.

AHF Products is a leading hard surface flooring manufacturer in the USA with a family of trusted brands serving the residential and commercial hardwood, tile, and vinyl flooring markets. With decades of experience in award-winning flooring design, product development, manufacturing, and service, we create quality flooring to last for generations through inspiring designs, innovation, and a deep commitment to outstanding customer service.