Shipping Coordinator

Hach•Bellevue, WA

13d•$25 - $27

About The Position

Sea-Bird Scientific is the world’s largest developer and manufacturer of products for the measurement of salinity, temperature, pressure, dissolved oxygen, fluorescence, nutrients, and other related oceanographic parameters in marine waters. Our products are used in numerous critical environmental research and monitoring efforts that are deeply tied to our modern world. These studies include topics ranging from determining the ocean’s role in, and the associated impact from, climate changes, to the monitoring of environmental impacts of major episodic events such as oil spills and tsunamis. Working at Sea-Bird gives you access to a robust career development process and challenging stretch opportunities. Sea-Bird Scientific is an EEO / AA employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our company’s, please visit the Sea-Bird Scientific website at www.seabird.com. PURPOSE OF POSITION: As the Operations group is helping Sea-Bird evolve into a world class organization, Supply Chain has one of the strongest opportunities to forge the company’s future from the ground up, re-imagining how we operate and developing creative ways to successfully mitigate risk, improve profitability and improve/maintain on-time delivery to Customers. The possibilities are endless, and we have full flexibility and support to innovate as required to succeed. The Shipping Coordinator I prepares outgoing shipments and receives incoming shipments to/from customers and vendors with an high level of accuracy and quality.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of Shipping and Receiving Experience, which includes but not limited to: Packaging techniques for fragile electronic instrumentation Coordinating both domestic and international shipments with carriers and freight forwarders - including working knowledge of Shipping Manager software for UPS, Fed-Ex and DHL Knowledge of Import/Export compliance preferred Knowledge of shipping dangerous good preferred (lithium batteries)
Must have a valid driver’s license and a good motor vehicle driving record (operation of company vehicles)
Familiarity with the use of various hand/power tools and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience Shipping and Receiving in manufacturing using ERP software (SAP, ORACLE, or equivalent)
Familiarity with Shipping via FedEx, UPS, DHL, Expeditors and other Freight Forwarders
Basic knowledge of Import and Export Compliance
Basic knowledge of shipping dangerous goods (mainly lithium batteries)
Basic understanding of Lean concepts and the ability to support continuous improvement
Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform, follow and help develop Standard Work

Responsibilities

Prepare outgoing shipments according to standard processes (which may include completing paperwork and creating labels) and coordinate with a variety of shipping companies
Perform appropriate quality check on parts being packed and order completeness
Receive incoming shipments from existing customers and/or vendors, label equipment with identifying information, and deliver equipment and paperwork to correct locations
Comply with all regulatory requirements, including export compliance and EHS standards
Recognizing and escalating problems - driving long term sustainable solutions
Maintain a safe, clean organized and efficient work area
Work off-shift/overtime, as needed, to support department and meet deadlines
Participate in Kaizen events and Continuous improvement initiatives
Eventually backup for other Material Handling functions