Shipping And Receiving Clerk

Crane Nuclear has an exciting opportunity for a Shipping and Receiving Clerk at our Bolingbrook, IL site.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Design and build custom wooden crates of varying dimensions using hand and power tools.
• Review each shipment’s work order to verify that all parts are accounted for and match the item specifications, this may include part identification, counts, weights, and measurements.
• Pack and label each order using the required shipping supplies.
• Prepare UPS and FedEx bills of lading either manually or electronically.
• Coordinate freight for each shipment to ensure outgoing shipment is scheduled to meet or exceed our commitment date to the customer, and to ensure there is enough loading/storage space, personnel on hand, and the necessary equipment, including the appropriate type of truck to handle outgoing shipment safely.
• Physical receipt, tagging, and storage of inbound raw materials.
• Systematic receipt of inbound goods into the ERP system.
• Transport parts in the warehouse, working areas, staging areas or loading onto trucks by manual lifting and carrying, or by operating forklift trucks, pallet jacks, and overhead cranes.
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Cross-train in saw cutting, silver-plating, and assembly to act as an additional resource in other functional areas.
• Disassemble/assemble and fit various types of valves.
• Test various valves utilizing manual and automated test stands and fixtures per procedure.
• Maintain the Shipping area and assist in the maintenance of the Warehouse by cleaning, organizing supply replenishment, and labeling of all items.
• Problem solves as necessary, finding root causes and implementing countermeasure improvement actions.
• Participate in Crane Business System activities to drive or support continuous improvement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in the use of drills, skill saws, hammer drills, nail guns, tape measurer, and basic building materials and methods required.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and the Internet required.
• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Eagerness to learn and have a proactive approach to developing skills and knowledge.
• Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills
• Excellent teamwork and both verbal and written communication with suppliers, customers, and associates of all levels within the organization
• High sense of urgency and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Positive attitude for success in a team-driven environment.
• Adaptable to a changing production schedule and competing demands and comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional experience in a shipping or receiving role preferred.
• Experience operating a forklift preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints preferred.
• Previous valve experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50-75lbs without assistance.

Benefits:

• Great Schedule
• Bonus eligible
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health insurance
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paternity Leave
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Work is performed in a clean temperature-controlled shop environment.

About Crane Nuclear:

Crane Nuclear is a Business Unit within the Process Flow Technologies Business Segment of the Crane Corporation, a multi-national company that specializes in highly engineered industrial products in niche markets. Crane Nuclear provides valves, valve parts, valve testing products, and valve maintenance/testing services to domestic and international commercial nuclear power customers. Crane Nuclear features recognized valve brands and is an industry leader in valve diagnostic technology and valve maintenance/testing scope-based process-driven services.

About the role:

The ideal candidate for this role is an ambitious individual who naturally thrives in fast-paced environments that require attention to detail and follow-through of all tasks. The Shipping Clerk’s primary responsibility is to ensure every customer receives their order(s) promptly and without any mistakes in the delivery. The Shipping Clerk reports directly to the Operations Manager and is the sole Shipping representative for the Bolingbrook site. This role is responsible for all tasks associated with the shipment of our products, this includes: building crates using manual and power tools, administering our truck-to-truck management program, packing and labeling of shipments using shipping supplies, coordinating freight for shipments, unloading and loading parts, closing work orders using our ERP system, maintaining the shipping supplies inventory, and operating a forklift truck and commercial pick-up truck to transport parts. This role will also cross-train to be an additional resource in the functional areas of Valve Assembly and Test. The standard schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am – 4:30 pm, though flexibility in hours will be required since this role may be required to work overtime at times to support shipment deadlines.

This job description is intended to capture the essential functions of the position. It in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested. Additionally, some of the duties may be modified or eliminated and others added to this description subject to all applicable local, state, and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Crane Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or applicable local law.

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