Warehouse Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Lapmaster International is a leading Global precision machine tool builder headquartered in the Chicago, IL area with offices in Noblesville, IN and around the world.* Our technical expertise includes Motion Control, Robotics, Automation, Machine Design, and Application Engineering across a broad variety of industries and technologies. Our business model is to utilize leading technologies and exceptional engineering talent coupled with outstanding customer service to solve manufacturing and precision machining problems. With over 60 years of experience, Lapmaster has a proven history of successfully developing cost effective processing solutions for virtually any application requiring precision sizing, flatness, parallelism, roundness, straightness, or surface

The Company is looking for a Full-Time Shipping and Receiving Clerk to join the team who is motivated, hardworking, and analytical. Under direct supervision of the Warehouse Manager the position is responsible for clerical work in connection with shipping, receiving and storing material and products in the warehouse. This is an excellent opportunity for a shipping and receiving clerk with experience in a high volume, fast paced warehouse environment. Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment by performing the following duties to quality and productivity standards. The warehouse shipping and receiving clerk is responsible for various inbound and outbound job functions with completion of paperwork associated. Tasks include scheduling of inbound and outbound shipments, LTL and BOL creation, hands on receiving, putting away material and outbound shipment processing.

C ore Job Functions:

• Load and unload trucks via forklift
• Replenishment and relocating materials from storage locations following established procedures and distribute to the appropriate departments.
• Return processing, including verification of materials and RMA Number when provided, printing necessary paperwork, partnering with accounting or general office, communicate required reports.
• Data entry, timely email communications, other warehouse functions.
• Safely operate forklift or other machinery to complete tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, picking, stocking, staging and transportation of goods, following established procedures.
• Maintain condition of work area including dock, outside in front of dock, (free of trash, product in correct location, etc.). Follows company safety policies including truck jack, dock leveler usage, truck chocks when necessary, other safety procedures encourage other associates to do the same.

Receiving

• Receive, unload incoming stock and components / sign for packages
• Organize and sort incoming product, review for accuracy and enter receipt of goods for all products received; stock shelves and bins.

Shipping

• Pack, crate and/or ship all outgoing products
• Assemble crates for product and machine shipments
• Prepare BOL for shipments
• Utilize UPS and FEDEX Starship for shipping
• Coordinate freight shipments
• Update tracking information and maintain shipping records

Education / Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 5 + years current experience in office / warehousing and logistics
• International shipping/export experience preferred
• Hazmat experience and training preferred
• Previous forklift and equipment operator experience + certification preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Basic internet and computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook

Other Duties and Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills
• Ability to work effectively and cross-functionally with all levels of management and team members
• The position requires the ability to lift up to 50-60 lbs., bend, stoop and walk/stand 2/3 + time

Must be a US citizen
No relocation offered
Located in Mount Prospect, IL
Recruiters, please do not reach out for this position

Company Description:

Lapmaster International, LLC is a leading international precision machine tool builder headquartered in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs near O’Hare Airport. Our diverse team works with a broad variety of industries and technologies. Our technical expertise includes Motion Control, Robotics, Automation, Machine Design, and Application Engineering. Our customers include small, mid-sized and Fortune 100 companies in a variety of industries including Automotive, Aerospace, Semiconductor, Electronics, Bearings, Optics/Electro-optics, Pumps, Valves, Compressors, and Medical Devices. Our business model is to utilize leading technologies and exceptional engineering talent coupled with outstanding customer service to solve manufacturing and precision machining problems.

Since 1948, industry has relied on Lapmaster to solve the most challenging precision surfacing problems. With over 60 years of experience, Lapmaster has a proven history of successfully developing cost effective processing solutions for virtually any application requiring precision sizing, flatness, parallelism, roundness, straightness, or surface finish. Lapmaster serves the Fine Grinding, Advanced Materials, Precision Optics, Bore Honing and Finishing, Lapping/Polishing and Metallographic markets through an expanding network of sales and services offices located throughout the world. Sales and technical service is available either through local Lapmaster Sales Representative or through our main Sales and Technical Services Centers located in Mount Prospect, IL, Plymouth, UK, Chennai, India, Tokyo, Japan and Shenyang, China.

Competitive Benefits Package for Full Time employees:

• 401(k) with Matching
• Medical Insurance (Company contribution for Dependents)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life & AD&D
• Vacation, Sick, Holidays
• EAP

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO)

It is the policy at Lapmaster International to provide equal employment opportunities and affirmative action to all qualified individuals. All personnel actions, including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion of persons in all job titles, are administered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, and all employment decisions are based solely on valid job requirements. In addition, employees and applicants are protected from harassment, threats, coercion, intimidation, or discrimination

Recruiter Policy:

Lapmaster International, LLC (aka Precision Surfacing Solutions) “the Company” has an internal recruiting function. The Company may supplement that internal capability from time to time with assistance from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters (Agency).  Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact employees of the Company directly in an attempt to present candidates. The Company’s policy is for the internal recruiting team or other authorized personnel to present ALL candidates to hiring managers. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Lapmaster International, LLC from a third party, such as an Agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Company mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Company employees, or to the resume database will be considered Company property. Lapmaster International LLC, will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.  Lapmaster International LLC, will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.