Transportation Assistant - On-Site/Joliet, IL 7am until 3:30 pm

Description

Company Overview:

Hickory Farms, LLC is a leading retailer of food gifts and specialty foods available online, in catalogs, in leading mass merchants, supermarkets, and seasonal retail shopping locations in the US and Canada. In business since 1951, we are driven to be the best retailer in the food gifting space. Our corporate headquarters are in downtown Chicago, IL. We also have offices in Joliet, IL, and Toronto, Canada. 

Hickory Farms is privately held with more than $150 million in revenue and is on an aggressive growth journey – combining both organic growth and acquisitive growth – developing new products, expanding into more gifting occasions, and reinventing our brand to grow our customer base. We are investing in our team and our infrastructure to support this growth. Every member of our nimble, entrepreneurial team makes an impact every day in a high-energy culture that we describe as “a 69-year-old start-up.

Our Values lead the way. They are: The customer is our focus. Integrity and respect. We own it. Everyone has a place at the table. We embrace change. We savor the journey together.

Position Overview: The role of the Transportation Assistant is to maintain the flow of inbound and outbound shipments and keep the warehouse productivity in every department. Keep track of all paperwork and organize by customer. Make sure orders are delivered on time.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include but are not limited to the following:

• Daily Tracking Report
• Routing customer orders in BluJay/E2
• Routing in Customer Portal
• Reserving inventory in D365
• Releasing wholesale orders in D365
• Close orders in D365
• Small Parcel Coding Report
• Create BOLs
• Create ASNs
• Print and distribute ASN labels.
• Cultural fit that embodies the company's core values.

Other Requirements:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Proficient  in written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a highly seasonal environment, meeting deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively, completing assignments efficiently while adhering to given instructions, prescribed routines, and standard best practices.

 Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum   of a High school/GED certification
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel critical to role – advanced Excel a plus).
• Attention to detail and well-organized.
• Strong time management skills.
• Communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to work well with others.
• Works well with deadlines.
• Understanding of transportation limitations and regulations.
• Flexible schedule (may work some Saturdays during the busy Season (November/December).
• Support the Distribution Center as needed.

 Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. 
• Must be able to complete the “essential job functions” with “reasonable accommodations” and meet all the mandatory qualifications under the ADA  guidelines. 
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform essential physical activities such as lifting, climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.
• Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone.

Benefits

• Complete health insurance coverage
• 401k
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Bonus program

Pay

$19-$20/hour

Hickory Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.