Shipping Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

Reviews preparation of materials, supplies, and equipment for shipment according to specifications and the transportation method used.

• Assemble orders, count and weigh and move or direct movement to designated floor locations.
• Record time, date, and method and quantity of shipments.
• Make out bills of lading, following standard procedures.
• Compares identifying information on outgoing shipments against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Posts weight and shipping charges and maintains shipping record files.
• Plan transfer of products to shipping dock, loading cars, or trucks.
• Specify method of crating, boxing, and/or skidding.
• Works with Planner or CSA on any sales order issues.
• Ensures that all system transactions are completed prior to releasing shipment.
• Familiarity with JACS shipping, SAP, Ship Request forms, courier sites, and AES filing.
• Familiarity with documentation related to international shipments.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related software.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Read and understand visual aid.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Must be able to calculate quantity of parts to be prepped and ready for use at any time.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.