Shipping Clerk

JOB TITLE:Shipping Clerk

DEPARTMENT: Shipping

LOCATION: Vernon Hills, IL

HOURS: 8:00am-4:30pm

PAY RATE: Non-Exempt

REPORT TO: Shipping Supervisor

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

Kanaflex Corporation is a pioneer and leader in manufacturing high-quality hose and pipe products for a variety of industrial and commercial applications. The Kanaflex brand is synonymous with quality. With its roots dating back to the 1960s in Japan, Kanaflex innovated flexible PVC hose products before expanding its product offerings into rubber and urethane-based hose products. Our mission is to manufacture and deliver the highest quality hoses. We continue to bring innovative products to the marketplace, and we collaborate closely with our customers to provide unique product solutions to service their needs. In addition to hose, Kanaflex also manufactures unique pipe solutions for sewer and wastewater applications. Our Kanapipe product is an innovative product aimed to replace aging and failing steel-reinforced concrete pipe products in the marketplace.

JOB SUMMARY:

This role is primarily responsible for ensuring orders are distributed to other shipping personnel and coordinating with The Freight Coordinator and the Shipping Supervisor for all shipping and receiving needs. They will communicate with other coworkers in Production and Shipping areas to ensure the hose is wrapped according to customer specifications as well as the requirements of the shipper.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review shipping orders
• Picking of orders
• Checking accuracy of orders
• RA/paperwork, as required.
• Receiving of raw materials
• Receiving Packaging goods
• Perform other shipping and receiving related duties as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

2+years in Shipping

Domestic/International Shipping

Computer skills

Process orders through common courier

Ensure proper shipping documents are processed to clear customs.

Must have general Warehouse and packing knowledge.

Forklift experience a plus

Attention to detail.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee is regularly required to work at a keyboard and computer.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Travel Required: No

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment includes a general manufacturing environment with medium to loud noise.

BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Reimbursement Account - Company Paid
• Dental and Vision Insurance - Company Paid
• Life Insurance ($25k) - Company Paid
• Disability: Short-Term & Long-Term - Company Paid
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

o Annual Non-Elective Employer Contribution (dollar for dollar match up to 5% of compensation).

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person