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Receiver

Des Plaines, IL 60018

Posted: 06/06/2025 Industry: General Labor Job Number: 47852715 Pay Rate: $17.50 / hour

Job Description

Warehouse Import Receiver

Location: Des Plaines  
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM  Pay: $17.50

Scope:
The Warehouse Import Receiver will manage the daily breakdown and receiving of freight for the Air and Ocean Import Teams. Responsibilities include using RF scanners to scan freight, verifying freight against manifests, prioritizing shipments, breaking down freight, using tablets to generate reports and research shipments, and completing outturn coversheets.  

Responsibilities:
- Execute operational tasks required for customers, both internal and external.  
- Accurately receive freight into the system within required turnaround times.  
- Break down air boards, unload containers, and rework loose freight.  
- Maintain daily communication with department Team Leads and Supervisors.  
- Submit all paperwork with accuracy and completeness.  
- Perform additional warehouse functions as directed by Management.  

Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in warehousing.  
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
- Strong computer skills, including experience with RF scanners and tablets.  
- Ability to learn and operate a proprietary Warehouse Management System (WMS).  
- Capability to analyze manifest reports.  
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment and lift up to 50 lbs.  
- Experience handling air freight and time-sensitive cargo.  
- Strong multitasking skills and ability to work independently.  
- Experience in a high-volume, high-transaction manufacturing or warehousing environment.  

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application.  

About Surestaff At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. With an estimated yearly revenue of $295 million, Surestaff was recently named one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us: 
  • Access to a wide range of job opportunities  
  • Competitive pay 
  • Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP) 
  • Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions  
  • Electronic weekly pay 
  • Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support   
Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs. Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to speed-to-hire means we work efficiently to get you placed in the right role, fast. If you're ready to take control of your career, explore exciting opportunities, and gain experience that lasts, then Surestaff is the place for you. Let’s get started today! 

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