Shipping Coordinator

Ocean Mist Farms•Coachella, CA

About The Position

The Shipping Coordinator is located in Coachella, California and reports to the Assistant Plant Manager. The position is responsible for various Shipping Office functions and for following and supporting safety, procedure, and policy compliance. The coordinator handles truck check-in and check-out, coordinates with Sales and loaders, monitors product receiving, verifies orders, issues Bills of Lading, responds to telephone inquiries, and supports safe and professional shipping operations.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Sales Department regarding daily special requirements.
Check in trucks on a first-come, first-served basis and courteously communicate the current loading status to incoming drivers to the best of your ability.
Assign available loaders to orders when they are ready to load.
Communicate order-specific special requirements to loaders.
Ensure orders are loaded in rotations according to the aging report.
Monitor product receiving during the day and cross-reference truck arrivals.
Check pallet tag numbers against the product on each order and verify the correct product was loaded in rotations and any special instructions were followed.
Issue a Bill of Lading for each shipment and distribute copies as appropriate.
Answer questions from Sales or customers regarding orders.
Provide truck drivers with directions to the company’s various facilities.
Ensure employees follow safety guidelines at all times.
Notify the Shipping Supervisor when incidents occur.
Maintain a professional image that supports Ocean Mist Farms’ image and goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.