Logistics Specialist (Shipping & Receiving)

KO Business Solutions is a family-owned consulting firm proud to work with a manufacturing company in Elk Grove Village, IL who is seeking a Logistics Specialist (Shipping & Receiving) to join their team. The Logistics Specialist is responsible for coordinating day-to-day customer service and logistics operations, and must hold a current forklift certification.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Provide customer support at MIL’s service/will-call counter as well as by phone and email.
  


• Complete multiple steps throughout the order fulfillment cycle including receiving inspection, order entry, planning, contract review, product labeling and routing.
  


• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment to load/unload, move and store product.
  


• Pick, pack and ship product utilizing UPS World Ship and FedEx Insight.
  


• Assist in scheduling and preparing 3rd party freight pick-ups.
  


• Operate company vans and box trucks on an as-needed basis to carry out local pick-ups and deliveries as well as transition runs between MIL’s facilities.
  


• Provide cross-functional support to department personnel in coordinating order status and throughput, expediting, and fulfilling on-demand customer requirements.
  


• Other duties as assigned.
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• A detail-oriented, organized, self-starting individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  


• Ability to prioritize and efficiently complete tasks with consistency and accuracy, often under pressure and/or short deadlines.
  


• PC proficient with a thorough understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
  


• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of MIL’s processing capabilities as well as MIL’s Quality System, general procedures, and applicable industry standard specifications.
  

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Experience in a manufacturing, customer service or shipping and receiving environment.
  


• Must obtain and maintain internal forklift certification.
  


• Experience with UPS and/or FedEx shipping software a plus.
  


• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
  


• Applicants must have a high school degree at a minimum. Applicants with a college degree or some college coursework are preferred.
  


• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
  


• This position requires access to ITAR-controlled information and materials. The successful candidate must meet all ITAR eligibility requirements, including being a U.S. person as defined by ITAR.
  

 
Benefits:

• Annual performance and compensation review, with eligibility for annual bonuses
  


• 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit sharing
  


• Premium health insurance as well as supplemental vision and dental insurance plans 
  


• Company paid and supplemental life insurance and AD&D
  


• Company paid holidays and personal paid time-off (accrual & enrollment package)