Shipper/Receiver

GAF•Valdosta, GA

2d•$27

About The Position

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Requirements

Required H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
High school diploma required
Required Minimum 3 years’ experience in a fast paced, logistics manufacturing environment
Experience supporting logistics, customer care and business goals
Ability to provide positive leadership and motivation for his/her crew
Ability to troubleshoot and solve logistics, carrier and customer challenges
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, other)
Familiar with standard warehouse concepts, practices and procedures
Proven ability to teach and train other employees on processes and procedures

Nice To Haves

Ability to respond to requests in a professional and timely manner
Demonstrated intermediate communication and interpersonal skills
Strong planning, prioritization, organizational and reporting skills
Independent problem-solving skills
A demonstrated commitment to safety
Highly self-motivated
Ability to work well unsupervised, while producing quality results
Strong teamwork orientation
Ability to work well and communicate well with other GAF employees, at all levels in the organization

Responsibilities

Organizing, Prioritizing and Communication, Ownership skills are critical.
Some drivers are not bilingual; ability to communicate effectively with diverse contacts.
Ability to adapt to a daily schedule.
Shipper/Receiver must be willing and able to work through lunch and break times when drivers are ready to load. Breaks will be shifted to slower times during the day.
Must be able to lead and delegate tasks by having positive working relationships. This includes being aware of every employee’s current workload, shifting duties to the right person at the appropriate time and adjusting throughout the day as needed to meet timelines.
Shipper/Receiver must have the ability to plan ahead and prioritize LTL’s and small packages so they are ready to go when each driver arrives. On deliveries, he/she will assist to collect BOLs, packing slips and/or invoices for every shipment received.
Shipper/Receiver will verify quantities, and continue to teach other crew members to count and verify receivables as well. Correct data will be entered into PeopleSoft, Maximo and/or other applicable systems.
Shipper/Receiver is responsible for answering and delegating all radio transmissions for receiving. This includes facilitating incoming trucks, shipments, and directing them to which door to go.
Shipper/Receiver assists in coordinating all outbound trucks, orders, load types and correct door based on order number and load type. All orders are categorized based on product mix and delegated to location along with a Warehouse Associate to load.
Shipper/Receiver is responsible to determine in advance when a load will be varied due to instructions on flexible vary items. He/she will follow through to complete the documentation process, to ensure WMS quantities are correct and match customer billing.
Maintain email communication throughout the day to stay immediately aware of emergencies, order changes, new LTL’s, and other Customer Care needs and demands. All paperwork is confirmed and signed by the Shipper/Receiver and is the last stop for any order errors that may occur. He/she must be willing and able to handle this responsibility.
Ensure truck drivers understand correct tarping, strapping, edge protectors and all loading procedures. Shipper/Receiver will confirm appointment time with driver and collect executed Job Site Form, if applicable, along with Bills of Lading documents.
Throughout the day, will keep CarrierPoint updated, tracking inbounds and outbounds, including tracking pallets shipped and received.
Facilitate communication with customer service daily on orders and problem solving
Work closely with Shipping Supervisor and provide back-up cover when necessary
Prepare daily work assignments by reviewing and printing pick slips, transfer tickets, etc.
Double-check picking of order per established procedures
Process paperwork for shipments, including BOL, packing slip and depletion
Follow and document Hazardous Materials Transportation Guidelines for all shipments
Post receipts for deliveries, including PeopleSoft and Maximo
Dispatch orders for TRUCKS, LTL’s, SM PKG, and CONTAINER shipments
Process system for LTL’s and SM PKG through associated carrier systems
Process export documents against shipping guidelines
Process RMA paperwork and dispatch Carrier for pickup
Cycle count as instructed: raw materials and finished goods
Process RMA paperwork and dispatch Carrier for pickup
Assure all activities are performed safely
Relieve Warehouse Associates as needed for breaks and lunches
Coordinate projects with Shipping Supervisor to ensure the overall productivity of the crew
Observe what needs to be done and perform and/or facilitate this work
Train new warehouse employees; continue to teach, train and develop existing employees as needed