What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receiving Specialist II position at Odyssey Logistics?
Vandalia, IL
About Odyssey Logistics
Odyssey Logistics is a global logistics and supply chain partner helping businesses optimize performance through fully integrated, end-to-end solutions. We connect transportation, technology, and expertise across a broad network of services including 3PL and 4PL managed services, multimodal and intermodal transport, warehousing, trucking, Jones Act Ocean, and customs brokerage, ensuring goods move reliably, efficiently, and intelligently around the world.
Today, Odyssey supports more than 6,000 customers globally, delivering scalable, data-driven solutions across complex supply chains. What started with a single client has grown into a dynamic, evolving organization focused on performance, precision, and long-term partnership.
What Sets Us Apart
Our work is complex, fast moving, and highly collaborative. Success here requires people who think strategically, operate with urgency, and navigate across functions to solve real business challenges. We value individuals who take ownership, challenge the status quo, and turn insight into action.
Our culture is grounded in five core values: Win Together, Innovate Boldly, Drive Results, Customer Centric, and Guide with Care. These are not just principles; they shape how we make decisions, partner with customers, and show up for each other.
At Odyssey, you are not just part of a company; you are part of building what comes next.
The Role
Work Model: Onsite
Work Schedule: Generally 40 hours per week, with overtime required as scheduled.
Travel Requirements: N/A
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Reports to: Manager, Wagner Street Operations
Summary / Primary Role
The Receiving Specialist II verifies and maintains records on incoming shipments. This role is responsible for receiving and unpacking materials, verifying and recording incoming merchandise, preparing shipment documentation, checking products for damage or discrepancies, and supporting the receiving operation as needed.
What You’ll Do
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented team member to support receiving operations, accurately process incoming materials, maintain shipment records, and help ensure products are properly received, documented, labeled, and routed.
Receiving & Shipment Verification
Base Pay Range: $17.00 to $17.50 per hour
Associate must work a minimum of 30 hours each week to maintain full-time status for benefits purposes; however, the expectations of the position require an average of 40 hours with overtime required as scheduled.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
This position operates in a warehouse/production environment with exposure to airborne particles such as dust, shavings, odor and fumes, temperature and noise fluctuations, and varying vibration levels. The role routinely uses barcode readers, scanning devices, computers, label-making software, and supply chain software.
Physical Demands
The employee must be able to read, write, and comprehend the English language and effectively communicate with others via phone. The role requires the ability to use hands and fingers to grasp, pick, and pinch; operate equipment such as a pallet jack; and frequently sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch as needed. The position requires the ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.
This is a safety-sensitive position.
Additional
This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. The company may assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Visit us at: www.OdysseyLogistics.com/careers
Odyssey does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
About Odyssey Logistics
Odyssey Logistics is a global logistics and supply chain partner helping businesses optimize performance through fully integrated, end-to-end solutions. We connect transportation, technology, and expertise across a broad network of services including 3PL and 4PL managed services, multimodal and intermodal transport, warehousing, trucking, Jones Act Ocean, and customs brokerage, ensuring goods move reliably, efficiently, and intelligently around the world.
Today, Odyssey supports more than 6,000 customers globally, delivering scalable, data-driven solutions across complex supply chains. What started with a single client has grown into a dynamic, evolving organization focused on performance, precision, and long-term partnership.
What Sets Us Apart
Our work is complex, fast moving, and highly collaborative. Success here requires people who think strategically, operate with urgency, and navigate across functions to solve real business challenges. We value individuals who take ownership, challenge the status quo, and turn insight into action.
Our culture is grounded in five core values: Win Together, Innovate Boldly, Drive Results, Customer Centric, and Guide with Care. These are not just principles; they shape how we make decisions, partner with customers, and show up for each other.
At Odyssey, you are not just part of a company; you are part of building what comes next.
The Role
Work Model: Onsite
Work Schedule: Generally 40 hours per week, with overtime required as scheduled.
Travel Requirements: N/A
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Reports to: Manager, Wagner Street Operations
Summary / Primary Role
The Receiving Specialist II verifies and maintains records on incoming shipments. This role is responsible for receiving and unpacking materials, verifying and recording incoming merchandise, preparing shipment documentation, checking products for damage or discrepancies, and supporting the receiving operation as needed.
What You’ll Do
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented team member to support receiving operations, accurately process incoming materials, maintain shipment records, and help ensure products are properly received, documented, labeled, and routed.
Receiving & Shipment Verification
- Examine shipment contents and compare them with manifests, invoices, orders, and other records to verify accuracy.
- Receive materials and enter information into customer systems such as SAP or WhiBoard.
- Receive material in the P21 system and maintain accurate receiving records.
- Record shipment data such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, and discrepancies for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
- Prepare documents such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders to route material.
- Check products for damage or issues and take pictures of damaged products when applicable.
- Print labels and relabel products when applicable.
- Support accurate and timely handling of incoming materials.
- Assist with other areas in the department as needed.
- Assist Receiving Specialist I with receiving products when needed.
- Support a safe, accurate, and productive warehouse/production environment.
- Perform all other duties and projects as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- No related work experience required.
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) knowledge preferred.
- Food Safety and Defense / HACCP knowledge preferred.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with a barcode scanner preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, teamwork, time management, and organizational skills.
- Punctuality, reliability, personal accountability, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Accurate and timely receipt and recording of incoming materials.
- Accurate shipment documentation and system entries.
- Proper identification and reporting of damaged products and discrepancies.
- Effective teamwork and reliable support of receiving and department operations.
Base Pay Range: $17.00 to $17.50 per hour
Associate must work a minimum of 30 hours each week to maintain full-time status for benefits purposes; however, the expectations of the position require an average of 40 hours with overtime required as scheduled.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- A choice of medical plans with FSA and HSA options
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Health & Wellness Program
- Discounts with Preferred Vendors
This position operates in a warehouse/production environment with exposure to airborne particles such as dust, shavings, odor and fumes, temperature and noise fluctuations, and varying vibration levels. The role routinely uses barcode readers, scanning devices, computers, label-making software, and supply chain software.
Physical Demands
The employee must be able to read, write, and comprehend the English language and effectively communicate with others via phone. The role requires the ability to use hands and fingers to grasp, pick, and pinch; operate equipment such as a pallet jack; and frequently sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch as needed. The position requires the ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.
This is a safety-sensitive position.
Additional
This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. The company may assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Visit us at: www.OdysseyLogistics.com/careers
Odyssey does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
Salary : $17 - $18