Shipping and Receiving Clerk | Customer Service | Warehouse

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $18.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
short term disability
Term Life and AD and D
Identity Theft Protection
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401(k) retirement savings plan

Job Description

Verstela is a well-established staffing and recruitment company specializing in connecting skilled professionals with leading organizations across various industries. They provide temp-to-hire and direct placement opportunities to enable career advancement and support business growth. Known for their commitment to quality service and personalized client relationships, Verstela helps candidates find roles that match their skills and career aspirations, fostering long-term employment success. As a trusted partner in workforce solutions, Verstela ensures that both employers and employees achieve their goals through flexible and tailored staffing approaches.

This particular opportunity is for a Shipping and Receiving Clerk position within a reputable company that specializes in intermodal transportation, metals logistics, and supply chain solutions. The business plays a crucial role in managing shipments, coordinating logistics, and delivering exceptional customer service throughout the shipping and receiving process. This role is designed as a temp-to-hire position located in a professional office environment in Joliet, IL, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 6am to 2:30pm. The hourly pay rate offered for this position is $18.00.

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk will be responsible for coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, maintaining accurate shipping and receiving documentation, and supporting various logistics operations. The role demands a detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses strong communication skills. Working collaboratively with customers, drivers, warehouse personnel, and operations teams, the clerk ensures shipments are tracked accurately from pickup to delivery and inventory records remain up to date. This position offers excellent growth potential for someone eager to build a long-term career in logistics, shipping, and supply chain coordination. The candidate must be comfortable with computer tasks including Microsoft Office applications and capable of professional phone and email communication. Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds is also required due to the nature of the responsibilities. This role is ideal for motivated individuals with a background in shipping, receiving, transportation, or logistics who are seeking to expand their expertise and contribute meaningfully to efficient supply chain management.

Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of experience in shipping, receiving, logistics, transportation, customer service, or a related administrative role
  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • strong Microsoft Office and computer skills, including the ability to type approximately 50 words per minute
  • ability to communicate professionally by phone and email
  • ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs

Job Qualifications

  • At least 1 year of experience in shipping, receiving, logistics coordination, customer service, or transportation operations
  • strong Microsoft Office and computer skills
  • ability to type approximately 50 words per minute
  • ability to communicate professionally by phone and email
  • high school diploma or equivalent

Job Duties

  • Create and maintain shipping and receiving documentation for inbound and outbound inventory
  • coordinate appointments, dispatch shipments, and communicate with drivers, customers, and warehouse staff
  • monitor inventory transactions and ensure shipment records are accurate and complete
  • track and trace domestic and international shipments from pickup through delivery
  • provide professional customer service by responding to questions, resolving issues, and updating shipment statuses

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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