About the role
Precision Resource seeks a Shipping & Receiving Lead to join our well-established Vernon Hills, IL manufacturing division. We’re a medium sized division of our solid, privately held, global company that innovates and manufactures a high volume of metal parts for automotive, aerospace, hardware and other industries.
You’ll Have * Generous PTO supporting our work-life balance culture. * Opportunity to learn multiple areas of the operation, and tuition reimbursement. * Competitive compensation package with excellent benefits. * Annual bonus potential. * Collaborative culture. * Smaller company culture with the best features of being a part of our larger company.
Essential Duties * Plan, schedule, prioritize and coordinate material handling activities to deliver manufactured products in a timely fashion. * Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts safely and proficiently. Load and unload trailers. * Material movement both off and on forklifts throughout fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. * Ensure proper and timely staging, loading and shipping of shipments. * Read and accurately update material movement and required inventory records. * Complete and process domestic and international shipping documents. Create labels. * Work closely with Purchasing/Customer Service to coordinate incoming truck schedules. Contacting external resources by phone, email or website portals. * Assist with counting and maintaining accurate inventory records. * Support production material handling needs as required. * Maintain safety and housekeeping at all times. * Very reliable and punctual attendance. * Apply self-motivation to achieve excellent productivity starting at $21-$27 hourly with annual pay increases and bonus potential.
Qualifications * High School graduate or equivalent with ability to read, write, and communicate in English, Bilingual preferred but not required. * 2-3+ years minimum safe forklift driving experience including loading and unloading trucks in a manufacturing or warehouse environment. * Related Lead and/or logistics coordinator related experience ideal with excellent decision-making skills. * Proficiency with computers on the job and performing inventory and transportation related transactions. Knowledge of bills of lading. * Excellent attention to detail with good math skills. * Ability to lift or move up to 45 pounds and use various types of material handling equipment safely. * High energy multi-tasker with outstanding organizational skills. * Collaborative team-player and communicator who achieves goals effectively in fast-paced environments. * Strong customer service passion with reliably punctual attendance.