Shipping & Receiving Associate 1st shift

NorthPoint Fresh

Shipping & Receiving Associate 1st shift

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Looking for growth opportunities and a rewarding career? Join our dynamic team with a culture that believes in putting people first!

    NorthPoint Fresh provides cold storage for fresh but not frozen goods. We provide an inclusive environment that cultivates collaboration and mentorship. Our core values set the foundation of our culture and guide us in every business decision.

    Job Summary

    The Shipping & Receiving Associate will manage the scheduling of inbound and outbound shipments, and handle driver documentation while maintaining great customer service.

    How we put you first:

    At NorthPoint Fresh we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, we offer market-leading benefits and perks:

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans and more
    • Paid Time Off
    • 401k with 100% match up to 6%, immediately vested upon enrollment
    • Wellness Reimbursement
    • $2000 annual HSA employer contribution
    • Paid Parental Leave ****

    What you'll do:

    • Greet and assist visitors/drivers in a timely and friendly manner.
    • Sign drivers in and notify warehouse for dock assignment.
    • Coordinate with warehouse and transportation to ensure timely and accurate preparation of shipping and receiving documents.
    • Receives, counts, and logs cash received by carriers if applicable.
    • Maintain WMS Scheduler, hard copy schedules, and updates visual aids for traffic flow.
    • Verify paperwork with and releases drivers once paperwork is completed.
    • Completes receipts including pallets for loads.
    • Verify product and product count to ensure accuracy of data entered in computer.
    • Notify management of pending no shows and/or unscheduled arrivals.
    • Arrange outbound pick-up appointments for carriers and customer pickups.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications & Skills:

    • At least 1 year Shipping & Receiving experience.

    • Must have exceptional customer service skills.

    • Must have basic math and computer skills.

    • Experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

    • Strong Interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

    • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

    • Great attention to detail.

    • Must be a team player.

    • Willing to work weekends, holidays or different shifts when needed to ensure the business is operational 24/7.

    We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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