Shipping Coordinator
Job Summary
Responsible for providing support to the shipping department by planning and preparing all necessary documents and logs. Coordinates shipments with customer service/sales and truck carriers.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, And Key Accountabilities
- Plans and prepares all necessary shipping documents for sales to customers and interplant shipments.
- Coincides with other company facilities to correct errors or coordinate the timing of shipments.
- Works with customer service to meet customer shipment deadlines.
- Maintains and distributes shipment logs and other reports as needed.
- Aids in entering and maintaining time and attendance reporting.
- Might handle receiving plant and warehouse materials and products and documenting shipments and logging in to the database.
Nature and Scope
Refers complex, unusual problems to supervisor. Under general supervision, exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques. Work typically involves regular review of output by a senior coworker or supervisor. None.
Work Environment
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Education And Experience
HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. Generally 2-5 years of experience in area of responsibility. Specialized skills training/certification may be required. Preferred Qualifications: Three (3) years prior shipping experience in manufacturing or logistics.
Skill
Skill in ERP mainframe data entry. Computer with intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications.