Shipping Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory of shipping supplies.
• Organize and schedule truckloads with carriers and customers.
• Monitor shop order progress to create daily and next day shipping lists.
• Prepare daily shipping paperwork and lists using computer and manual forms.
• Pick stock shipments.
• Close out shipping bills.
• Communicate with Sales, Customers, and Logistics companies as needed.
• Load planning for truckload and LTL shipments and Target Freight, and maintain good working relationships with freight suppliers.
• Attend any productions meetings in the absence of the Shipping Supervisor.
• Understand the ISO system and elements that affect the job.

Equipment Knowledge

• Proficient with Windows-based computer applications.
• UPS & other shipping equipment and processes.
• Electronic scale.

Role Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years job experience.
• Customer service experience.
• Data entry experience.
• Must be fluent with ERP system as relevant to position.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Thorough and attentive to detail in all job tasks and proactive toward continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Ability to analyze problems and find effective solutions.
• Ability to work with all types of people and operate effectively in a team setting.

Physical Requirements

• Stand / walk – Frequent
• Bend / squat – Frequent
• Sitting – Frequent
• Lifting – Frequent (0 -30 lbs.)
• Reaching / simple grasping – Frequent
• Push / Pulling – Frequent
• Lifting above waist / shoulders – Occasionally
• Computer usage – Frequent
• Verbal Communication – Frequent

Work Environment

• Office environment.
• Plant environment when on manufacturing floor includes temperature variations, noise, dust, and fumes.