Shipping Operator (1st shift)

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Mentor, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a 1st Shift Shipping Operator, responsible for satisfying all quality and productivity requirements in the most cost-effective manner. The operator will schedule and coordinate customer shipments and trucking needs, work with management and quality to determine weekly shipment plans, and collaborate with Production Control/Sales to meet customer commitments. This position also involves problem-solving shipment errors, enforcing safety rules, and performing various shipping-related administrative tasks.

Requirements

Minimum of 1-year experience in a shipping & receiving environment.
Qualified and certified to operate a forklift truck (training provided).
Clerical/Computer ability required.
Computer skills required.
Time Management skills.
Able to meet deadlines and be accountable for daily shipments.
Able to work flexible hours including weekends and off hours to support customer shipments.
Strong sense of urgency with the ability to work independently.
Maintain a positive relationship with vendors, suppliers, customers, contractors, and operations.
Excellent verbal, written, and documentation skills.
Ability to understand and interpret SOPs, EPs, and detailed work instructions.

Responsibilities

Satisfy all quality and productivity requirements in the most cost-effective manner.
Schedule and coordinate customer shipments and trucking needs.
Work with management and quality to determine weekly shipment plans.
Work with Production Control/Sales to meet weekly customer commitments for casting sales.
Problem solve any shipment errors.
Follow and enforce all safety rules.
Identify, implement, and track cost reduction activities for trucking related issues.
Coordinate shipping and trucking companies and prepare shipment paperwork, including Customs documentation for all PCC customers.
Prepare labels, waybills, export declarations, certifications, special attachments, government forms, BOL.
Affix shipping labels on packed cartons.
Prepare final outgoing shipments including weighing, quantity, verification, banding, commercial documents, and loading on to common carrier trucks.
Track and provide PODs to customers/vendors.
Proactively communicate issues, shortages, or problems to Operations Manager, indirect purchasing, and/or Customer Services Representatives.
Track inventory on shipping containers and supplies.
Determine method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
Invoice customer shipments as needed.
Maintain inventory of dock supplies - corrugated container/miscellaneous dock supplies.
Monitor forklift daily checks and report any findings.
Monitor truck traffic to align with business needs.
Organize work for smooth operations.
Ensure that required documentation is maintained.
Provide the shift to shift communication link in order to keep all team members working toward the same goals.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere.
Meet the specific requirements of the efficiency standard as established by supervision.
Perform any and all additional responsibilities as required or assigned.