Coordinator, Shipping

Summary Of Duties

• Captures the shipping process and ensures packages are prepared for shipment in a timely and accurate manner.

Essential Functions Performed

• Coordinates the shipping of Merit's products from the warehouse by overseeing the Shipping Clerks and verifying the accuracy of their work on a random basis.
• Pulls, picks, and packs orders for shipment and verifies information to avoid incorrect shipments.
• Weighs packages and places shipping labels on packages corresponding with the customer's shipment method request.
• Organizes and cleans the warehouse and verifies that product packages are in their correct locations.
• Pulls and packs international product orders and coordinates with international shipping companies to ensure the delivery of international orders.
• Pulls and packs sample orders for the Marketing and Sales Departments.
• Works on special projects for the Warehouse Manager as needed.

Essential Physical/Environmental Demands

• Lifting: Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.
• Sitting, Standing, Bending, Writing, Visual acuity, Color perception, Depth perception, Reading, Field of vision/peripheral, Fine motor skills, Noise.

Summary Of Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Equivalent to a High School diploma.
• Experience: Work related experience equivalent to two years of previous warehouse experience, with three months of warehouse supervisory experience preferred.
• Physical Abilities: Must be able to operate a forklift safely, be neat and organized, and pay extreme attention to detail.
• Time Management: Must be able to work under strict time constraints and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Interpersonal Skills: Must possess strong interpersonal skills and work well with others.
• Computer Skills: Must have demonstrated computer skills, preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database, and other applicable software programs.

Competencies

• Product shipping coordination
• Picking/packing slip accuracy
• Shipment order pulling/picking/packing/verification
• Package weighing/shipping label placement
• Warehouse organization and cleaning coordination/product package location verification
• Product order pulling and packing
• Special projects

Comments

• Infectious Control Risk Category III: Employment and procedures that do not require exposure.
• Benefits: Multiple Shifts and Hours, Medical/Dental & Other Insurances, Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic, Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias, Employee Garden | Gardening Classes, 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays, 401K | Health Savings Account.