SHIPPING CLERK KY

Chapin Manufacturing Inc•Danville, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MANUFACTURING IS IN CHAPIN’S DNA. We’ve been doing it for over a century, designing and producing industry-leading home and industrial sprayers, spreaders, irrigation and accessories. Our tradition of quality started as a family-owned business in Oakfield, New York and grew into a global corporation with subsidiaries in the United States and manufacturing plants around the world. We’re proud to state most Chapin products are made in the USA with global materials. We understand that dedication to our employees and to our customers is the formula for our success. You’ll contribute to a team that wins and accomplish great things through shared ingenuity, self-discipline and by always going that extra mile. This team is not for the faint of heart. Dedication, accountability, unwavering commitment and always working full throttle are the principles that drive us, and where we go is always worth the trip.

Requirements

Associate degree preferred with at least six months’ experience required.
Must be detail oriented.
Proficient in Word, Excel, and internet applications.
Excellent interpersonal and phone skills required.

Responsibilities

Frequent contact with customers’ shipping agents, outside freight companies and forwarders to ensure correct on-time shipments.
This position will interface heavily with the Customer Service Department.
Track and expedite back orders; control paperwork; coordinate with sales/forecast/production coordinator.
Follow up and respond to customer inquiries regarding back orders and past dues.
Mark up and/or correct picking/packing slips and bills of lading where quantities deviate from standard.
Route and sort small parts, no charge orders to UPS, RPS or Parcel Post, depending on size of orders to minimize shipping costs.
Note number of parts packages and weights on bills of lading and picking/packing lists where truck orders have parts.
Sort truck orders by carrier and put in bin, oldest date first.
Consolidate bills of lading, where two or more shipments are going to the same company, same location to reduce excessive freight costs.
Print and expedite ‘special-Hot “orders called down by Customer Service.
Other duties as assigned.