Spec Engineering is seeking a difference maker to join our team as a Shipping & Receiving Coordinator who is the definition of detail oriented. This person's talent is to manage the shipping and receiving aspect of all assigned projects from start to finish including maintaining project timelines, scheduling, and coordinating with departments and contractors involved.
Spec Engineering is a privately held, fast growing, and stable full-service process engineering firm and turnkey system integrator. We provide the latest technology in processing systems for the Food & Beverage, General Manufacturing, and Chemical industries.
Our company purpose is to ‘improve lives through innovation, responsibility, and trust, one project at a time’ because we care about our colleagues, customers, and community. Spec’s main office is located in Plainfield, IL, with a second office location in Chicago. In 2022, our main office will move to a brand new 75,000 s.f. facility in Naperville, IL, complete with a fitness center.
Spec welcomes and values diversity, offering an inclusive work environment that rewards employees for their individuality and uniqueness. Our team members can expect the following:
Open, Collaborative Office Space
Regular Team Building Events
Growth Opportunities
Pet Fridays
Philanthropic Opportunities
Engineering Café
Shipping and Receiving Responsibilities:
Loads and unloads trucks with equipment using a forklift.
Properly packages, crates and straps equipment for safe transit.
Measures, weighs and inputs dimensions into system.
Understanding of what kind of packing material is needed for safe transport
Drives company truck to pick up and deliver shipments nearby
Manages the shipment and receipt of all equipment, parts, materials, and supplies.
Collaborates and communicates with manufacturing and assembly team, logistics specialist, customer service, project managers, and others involved in the shipment and receipt of products.
Tracks, traces, and updates the equipment once it is received.
Inventories and organizes inbound and outbound shipments
Maintains a clean, neat, and member-ready area.
Promptly unloads trucks and deliveries and sorts and stocks receivables.
Maintains an accurate log sheet of daily moves, scanning inventory, and counting accurately, inputting into ERP system.
Engages with vendors and drivers with a positive attitude.
Provides additional backup support for shipping and receiving departments.
Provides additional backup support for general shop housekeeping.
Works with safety as a top priority.
Shipping and Receiving Qualifications/Skills:
Scanning and sorting incoming and outgoing stock
Receiving, stocking, and stacking
Pulling, packing, and loading
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong sense of time organization and urgency
Able to work independently and within a team
Ability to build crates and skids
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
6 months shipping/receiving,
Experience working in warehouse
Forklift experience preferred
Forklift certified within 30 days of job entry date
6 months experience driving a company truck
Illinois Class C drivers' license is preferred (or willingness to obtain)
Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
