Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

Detroit Lions•Detroit, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Coordinator will oversee loading dock and mail operations at Ford Field. This will include coordinating shipments on behalf of the Detroit Lions staff as well as organizing and distributing incoming deliveries/mail for all of Ford Field, including commercial real estate tenants.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
2 years of shipping & receiving experience.
Forklift certification, or willingness to complete training to obtain certification once hired
Team-First mindset and approach in all duties and responsibilities
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to connect with, and relate to, all levels of staff, management, clients, and vendors.
Demonstrated work ethic with an innate sense of urgency and tenacity.
Team oriented attitude, relationship building, professional demeanor and appearance.
Ability to work independently and be productive during all hours while on site working
Strength in time management, administrative ability, organization, and customer service skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
May require work out of both the Ford Field Management Office and the Allen Park Training Facility
A valid Driver’s License and good driving record

Nice To Haves

Must be motivated, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team
Maintain professionalism when communicating with internal and external contacts
Must be accurate and efficient with ability to meet deadlines
Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills
The ability to gather and analyze information skillfully and develop solutions quickly and effectively
Will adjust work schedule to meet departmental demands
Will keep appropriate information confidential

Responsibilities

Develop a first in class standard and maintain organization and cleanliness of loading dock and USPS mail area, to include being the person responsible for the overall organization of the Ford Field dock operation
Main liaison for all carriers including USPS, FedEx, UPS as well as freight deliveries
Responsible for unloading trucks as needed using electric and propane forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment as needed
Create mailing and shipping labels/documents
Provide shipping instructions to carriers and coordinate pickup times/location
Oversee and direct the flow of incoming packages to correct business unit
Contact department leads to coordinate delivery of incoming mail/shipments
Resolve any issues related to shipping and receiving, to include developing collaborative relationships with loading dock managers from FF partners (F&B, Security, Housekeeping) responsible for receiving shipments on behalf of their employees
Utilize shipping and receiving software system to track incoming and outgoing shipments
Develop key relationships with department/tenant contacts and ensure information is conveyed correctly and in a timely manner
Local travel to retrieve/ship packages may be necessary
Assist other departments such as Maintenance and Conversions with various tasks when time permits. Examples include field flooring install/removal, event set ups, storage management and other duties when needed.
Assist with FF staff lunch program. This may include scheduling food trucks/caterers, communicating logistics, communicating plans to staff and helping with clean up as needed
Assist with other responsibilities as needed determined by direct supervisor