Shipping Coordinator

West Pak Avocado Inc•Dallas, TX

6d•$0 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

West Pak Avocado is looking for a dynamic individual to fill our Shipping Coordinator position. This role involves verifying and recording incoming and outgoing shipments, preparing items for shipment, and ensuring accuracy and efficiency in the shipping and receiving process. The coordinator will also be responsible for maintaining inventory records, coordinating with other departments, and adhering to food safety standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 1 year of shipping and receiving experience.
Proficient computer skills required – word, excel, and outlook
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience a plus
Experience working in the produce industry preferred
Working knowledge of fruit stages, sizes and customer specifications preferred
Working knowledge of refrigerated product desirable
Primus GFS and Famous experience, a plus
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus, but not required
Leadership competencies that lead and inspire others – drives for exceptional results

Responsibilities

Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment.
Physically compare information and counts of items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
Prepare shipping documents and schedule freight pick-ups as required.
Examines incoming shipments, documents and rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications and all items are loaded onto shipment vehicle in a safe and timely manner.
Properly receive all inbound shipments of products while following all West Pak procedures.
Coordinate with Quality Control team.
Records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.
Ensure all products have been inspected prior to releasing driver.
Conduct daily physical inventory counts at the end of each workday.
Email daily inventory to designated personnel.
Visually monitor inventory levels and communicate any shortages on orders to sales.
Ensure all closing procedures have been completed prior to the end of each day.
Perform daily entries in Famous of all inbound and outbound shipments, maintaining a 95% of accuracy.
May maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file shipping/receiving records.
Help prepare all orders which are scheduled for next day delivery.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Follow all food safety and good manufacturing practices.
Other duties as assigned and assist in other departments when needed.