Export Operations Associate

Russell Tobin's client, an American drug wholesale and distribution company, is hiring Export Operations Associate in Mount Prospect.

Export Operations Associate

Pay: $23 - $24/hour

Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday

Location: Mount Prospect, IL

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Temporary Export Associate to support daily export operations. This role is responsible for handling outbound export shipments from start to finish, ensuring accurate documentation, system updates, and shipment preparation in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and process export shipments in accordance with company procedures and applicable export regulations.
• Accurately enter and maintain Air Waybill (AWB) details and shipment information within internal tracking systems.
• Upload, organize, and verify required export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and shipping labels.
• Safely handle, move, and weigh outbound shipments during the export preparation process.
• Ensure compliance with export control laws, company policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff, logistics partners, and internal teams to ensure timely shipment dispatch.

Requirements

• Ability to independently lift, carry, and maneuver packages weighing up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate data entry and documentation skills.
• Comfortable using internal systems and standard office software, including Microsoft Office and ERP/WMS platforms.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in export operations, logistics, or warehouse environments.
• Familiarity with Air Waybill (AWB) processes and export documentation.
• Knowledge of international shipping regulations and trade compliance requirements.

Additional Information

• Temporary position
• Full-time schedule
• Fast-paced operational environment
• Immediate availability preferred

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

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Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.