Shipping Administrator

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Evaluates shipping needs and obtains necessary documentation for items to be shipped.
• Organizes and generates the proper documentation for international and domestic shipments.
• Arranges movement of freight and directs activities of workers involved in the preparation of same-day shipments.
• Maintains and updates shipping-related systems to monitor shipping activities and ensure quality of service and customer delivery expectations.
• Records all pertinent information for each package shipped, including tracking information, weight, dimensions, and special notations regarding fragility, hazardous materials, or unpacking instructions.
• Observes safe work practices, keeps the work area clean, and performs other duties as assigned.

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Based in a plant environment requiring proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Requires prolonged periods of walking and standing.
• Uses hands and fingers to handle, feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Talks or hears as part of the job.
• Lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds via team lift.
• Works in a standard office environment containing necessary furniture and equipment for conducting common business activities.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Able to type a minimum of 35 WPM.
• Familiarity with NetSuite is a plus.

Other Requirements

• Able to read, write, and understand English with the ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.