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For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Shipping Clerk-Overnight Shift

Job Location: Bellwood

Want to make an impact?

This is an OVERNIGHT position, on a 2/2/3 schedule: 6pm-6:30am, 2 nights ON, 2 nights OFF, 3 nights ON, 2 OFF. Every other weekend, OFF: Sat, Sun, & Mon

The position is responsible for overseeing and keeping records of all shipping and receiving. They may also update inventory records and compile monthly or weekly reports for management teams. ***Bulk Receiving will be the primary duty, Clerk secondary.***

Ways you will make a difference

Receive and process material orders on a daily basis, including accepting deliveries, labeling them and distributing packages and letters internally.
Coordinate deliveries to customers and clients on a daily basis, including boxing goods, addressing packages, and staying in contact with shipping companies.
Maintain the company stockroom by cleaning, organizing, and labeling items in storage on a regular basis.
Keep records of goods that have been shipped and received, preparing regular shipping and receiving reports for supervisors.
Place merchandise in a warehouse or storage facility by boxing and lifting items as necessary and operating forklifts and pallet jacks for large items.
Schedule large shipments and coordinate logistics to ensure that there is enough storage space for incoming items and personnel on hand to manage incoming shipments.
Perform customer service duties as necessary, maintaining good relationships with shipping companies and clients who are receiving goods.

Skills that will make you successful

Experiences that will support your success

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Previous order entry/data entry experience required
Experience with spreadsheets or database software such as Microsoft Excel required
SAP/WMS system experience required; MAXIMO experience a huge plus!
2 years of experience working in a warehouse setting (shipping/receiving/logistics) (required)
At least one year of lead/supervisory experience in a warehouse setting (preferred)
Ability to use an RF Scanner (required)

Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.