Distribution Center & Shipping Coordinator

Justrite Safety Group • Mattoon, IL

9d • $37,000 - $40,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the Warehouse Supervisor with the daily transportation support of the Mattoon facility including organizing and processing shipping orders, routing shipments, scheduling carriers, and entering shipping information. This position has a high degree of interaction with employees in Corporate Customer Service, Traffic and Purchasing, Warehouse, and MIS departments. This position also has a high degree of interaction with the transportation companies on a daily basis.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two years shipping experience preferred.
• Knowledge of international and domestic shipping requirements & regulations.
• Must be computer literate, preferably experienced in Excel and Access.
• Ability to organize, set priorities, meet deadlines and perform multi-tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• This job uses a telephone, computer, calculator, postage meter, phone, fax machine, copier and scanner.

Nice To Haves

• Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail Oriented
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere

Responsibilities

• Receives, organizes and enters shipping orders in software program and mainframe network. This includes ensuring all documentation for shipments is in order including proforma invoices, commercial invoices, certificate of origin, and NAFTA.
• Schedules pick-up of freight and notifies carrier of pick-up date. Completes Federal Express, DHL, etc. and UPS shipping labels and notifies them when pick-up is needed.
• Compiles shipping information for shipping log/late order tracking.
• Inspection of outgoing orders to ensure accuracy. Including LTL, Grainger, Uline, etc.
• Obtains freight quotes as needed for shipments while ensuring customer specific requirements are met.
• Uses vendor portal websites to route orders following customer specific requirements. i.e. Grainger and Amazon.
• Schedules containers and prepares all necessary documents for international shipments.
• Maintains all updated routing guides.
• Determines parcel post rates and generates postage stamps.
• Traces any shipments at request of Customer Service Department.
• Provides information related to orders, changes, and status of delivery to management, corporate customer services, etc.
• Maintains records and files related to own work. Organizes records and work efforts to assure timely accomplishment of tasks.
• Enters billing (PRO#’s and postage charges) information into system (for freight charges).
• Maintains administration functions (filing) as it pertains to Visual Management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible hours and alternative work arrangements.
• 401K plan with company match.
• Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Personal days.
• Robust employee wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED