Shipping Office Assistant

Sofidel•Lewiston, ID

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Sofidel America, a global leader in tissue product manufacturing for domestic and hygienic use, is committed to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. We are seeking a Shipping Office Assistant to facilitate all inbound and outbound goods shipments. This position follows a rotating schedule. 4 days on with 4 days off. The 4 days on schedule consist of two day shifts and two night shifts.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
5 years of operational and/or mechanical experience in a paper mill or converting facility preferred.
Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
Experience with JD Edwards or similar maintenance management systems is a plus.
Fast-paced manufacturing setting with exposure to noise and machinery.
Requires prolonged standing, walking, and climbing.
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
5 years of operational and/or mechanical experience in a paper mill or converting facility preferred.
Experience with JD Edwards or similar maintenance management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining loading schedules; check drivers in and out noting late arrivals.
Verify product availability. Functionally directs the loading of trucks and product staging with on-shift employees.
Authorize additions and shortages of products on warehouse transfer shipments.
Generate shipping reports detailing customer shipments, warehouse transfers and parent roll shipments.
Handle all incoming calls regarding load availability and carrier appointment times.
Coordinate all supply loads, warehouse roll load transfers and incoming pulp loads.
Coordinate communication with carriers and plant personnel to facilitate efficient shipping operations.
Responsible for completion of all freight bills.
Responsible for proper distribution of all freight bills.
Work with the Transportation Coordinators and Customer Service to resolve issues, returns etc.
Provide data entry into the automation system to stage loads and organize the warehouse.
Monitor the automation system and coordinate and communicate the troubleshooting efforts.
Functionally directs automation system in the handling of rejects cases and sample cases.
Responsible for processing orders and all necessary paperwork, enabling warehouse drivers and LGVs to complete loads.
Assist Superintendent with office support duties including data entry.
Assist with inventory cycle counts.