Shipping Coordinator (2nd Shift)

New Life Transport Parts Center•Byron Center, MI

5d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Coordinator is responsible for accurately pulling, packing and loading goods for shipment for an on-time delivery with no oversight. This role primarily fills less-than-truck-load (LTL) orders and some full-truck-load (FTL) orders and dedicated delivery service (DDS) orders. This role involves coordinating and collaborating with internal teams, carriers, and customers to ensure smooth and efficient shipping operations. This position is full-time, Monday - Friday, 5:00pm - 1:30am, $19.00/hr OR Tuesday, 5:00pm - 12:30am & Wednesday - Friday, 5:00pm - 4:30am

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent required.
A minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in a warehouse environment required.
Experience operating warehouse equipment such as a forklift and electric pallet jack required.
Forklift certification required.
Comfortable working in a heavy-duty warehouse environment.
Knowledge of shipping processes and logistics.
Knowledge of shipping software, inventory management software and data entry.
Intermediate knowledge of safety standards in a warehouse environment.
Ability to read and write and perform simple mathematics.
Ability to use and understand a ruler and/or taper measurer.
Intermediate computer skills such as file storage, control panel navigation, internet and email utilization.
Ability to work with a diverse range of people.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficient organizational and multitasking skills.
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
Ability to lift and carry 75 lbs. individually and up to 100 lbs. with other associates.

Responsibilities

Process customer orders for shipment, ensuring that all items are picked, packed, loaded and shipped in accordance with company policies and customer requirements.
Prepare shipping documentation, including shipping labels, packing slips, and invoicing.
Ensure that all orders are shipped out on time, monitoring any delays or issues that arise and escalating them as necessary.
Identify short picks and escalate as necessary.
Identify product discrepancies and communicate with management.
Perform advanced tasks within the enterprise resource planning tool (such as invoicing), UPS WorldShip, FedEx Freight Manager and Freight View.
Assessed by performance measures of fill rate, accuracy rate, dollars per route, and loading discrepancies.
Follow export shipment requirements under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Work closely with the warehouse and inventory teams to ensure that shipped items match inventory records.
Perform proper packaging of products to prevent damage during transit and ensure all items are labeled correctly for shipping, including the use of barcodes and tracking numbers.
Support with document management within the department for accurate record keeping.
Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
Maintain cleanliness within the warehouse facility.
Follow the attendance policy in accordance with the company’s employee handbook.
Communicate effectively and efficiently with other warehouse associates and customers on shipments.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including hazardous materials handling and safety standards.
Safely operate various pieces of equipment, such as electric pallet jack, wave (man lift), Taylor Dunn (stock chaser) and Forklift.
Successfully complete the Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) training.
Successfully complete the Hazardous Materials training.
Comply with all other company safety policies and procedures.
Utilize proper loading techniques.