Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides support for the shipping department by planning and preparing all necessary documents and logs. Coordinates shipments with customer service/sales and truck carriers by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and prepares all necessary shipping documents for Sales to customers and Interplant shipments.
• Coordinates with other company facilities to correct errors or coordinate timing of shipments.
• Works with Customer Service Reps to meet customer shipment deadlines.
• Monitors inventory by assisting in cycle counts and keeping bin locations accurate.
• Dispatches shipments to the appropriate truck carriers.
• Maintains and distributes shipment logs and other reports as needed.
• Assist in entering and maintaining time and attendance reporting.
• May handle receiving for plant and warehouse materials and products, and taking photos of shipments and logging in to database.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 Years prior shipping experience in manufacturing or logistics
• Skill in ERP mainframe data entry
• Personal Computer with Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel (graphs), Outlook

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent, plus 3 to 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, and memos.
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Able to deal with problems effectively with concrete variables in standardized situation.
• Able to use good judgment and carry out instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Low physical effort required to sit, squat, stand, bend, stoop, lift, and walk.
• Maximum unassisted lift up to 50 lbs, average lifts less than 25 lbs.
• Requires ability to use a keyboard, monitor and calculator.
• Requires the ability to communicate verbally, both in person and on the telephone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Inside manufacturing office and shop floor shipping/receiving area.
• Exposure to production machinery moderate noise and dust on occasion.
• Personal protective equipment as required. (Safety shoes, safety glasses, etc)
• May be exposed to heat and cold weather conditions.

EOE, including Disability/Vets