South Elgin Part-Time Opening:Receiving Associate
Role Based in South Elgin
Snapshot
- Hiring: FedEx Supply Chain
- Job Title: Receiving Associate (Flexible Hours in South Elgin)
- Worksite: South Elgin, IL (Local Candidate Preferred)
- This South Elgin-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our FedEx Supply Chain team in South Elgin, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in South Elgin, a key hub for the Warehousing And Distribution industry.
Salary and Benefits
- Earnings: $17-$22/Hour (approx. $20.5k/Year)
- Benefits: Weekly pay options may be available.
- Perfect for students or those seeking supplemental income.
Core Focus
- This role focuses on your professional skills with a schedule that fits your life.
About FedEx Supply Chain Inbound Receiving
Receiving Associates are the first hands that touch inventory when it arrives at a FedEx Supply Chain distribution center. Every pallet, carton, and loose item that flows into the facility must be verified against purchase orders, inspected for damage, scanned into the warehouse management system, and staged for put-away — all with zero tolerance for quantity errors that would cascade into picking inaccuracies and customer order failures downstream. Receiving is where inventory accuracy begins.
Position Overview
FedEx Supply Chain is hiring Receiving Associates to process inbound vendor shipments at distribution center facilities. You will unload inbound trailers, verify freight against purchase orders and advance ship notices, scan items into the WMS, and stage received inventory for forklift put-away. This is a daytime dock-side position critical to maintaining downstream inventory accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
- Unload inbound vendor trailers using pallet jacks, transferring palletized and loose freight to the receiving staging area.
- Verify received quantities and SKUs against purchase orders, flagging overages, shortages, and damaged items immediately.
- Scan all received inventory into the warehouse management system, generating put-away tasks for forklift operators.
- Inspect inbound freight for visible damage, documenting exceptions with photographs and carrier damage reports.
- Stage verified pallets in designated put-away lanes organized by storage zone for efficient forklift processing.
Qualifications & Benefits
Must be 18+ years of age. No prior receiving or warehouse experience required — full training provided. Strong counting accuracy and attention to detail essential. Must lift up to 50 lbs and work at dock-side receiving areas. FedEx Supply Chain offers competitive receiving associate pay, daytime shift schedules, weekly paychecks, full medical/dental/vision, 401(k) matching, tuition assistance, and advancement into inventory control and lead positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Receiving Associate position pay at FedEx Supply Chain?
This role offers a pay range of $17 - $22. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within South Elgin.
Where is this Receiving Associate job located?
This position is based in South Elgin, IL. FedEx Supply Chain has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in South Elgin.
Do I need a forklift certification for this role?
No prior forklift certification is required. FedEx Supply Chain provides free, paid on-site training and certification for all powered industrial truck (PIT) equipment including forklifts, clamp trucks, and order pickers.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Receiving Associate job?
No prior experience is required. FedEx Supply Chain provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
What benefits does FedEx Supply Chain offer for this position?
FedEx Supply Chain provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Does FedEx Supply Chain offer tuition assistance or education benefits?
Yes, FedEx Supply Chain offers fully funded tuition reimbursement programs. Eligible associates can pursue degrees and certifications at no cost through programs like Career Choice, covering tuition, books, and fees.
