Shipping/Receiving Coordinator - 2nd Shift Sun-Thurs

Multimatic•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a fast-paced & high-energy environment requiring the individual to possess multitasking abilities, excellent communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to organize and prioritize. The primary function will be the coordination of our incoming and outgoing freight. This role involves verifying and ensuring the accuracy of all Multimatic and supplier-owned returnable containers (totes, racks, pallets, lids, and bins, etc.).

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Personal computer skills in a Windows environment, including proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software
Traffic and logistics experience
Must speak, read and write fluent English
Self-motivated and work under limited supervision
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
High forklift skill level
Ability to drive and load in confined spaces such as rail cars, trailers, etc.
Ability to add and subtract three digit numbers and multiply and divide
Ability to use units of US dollars, weight measurement, volume and distance
Ability to use micrometers and dial calipers
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written instructions
Ability to deal with problems in standardized situations
Must work all scheduled overtime and emergencies
Flexibility to work various shift hours

Nice To Haves

SAP experience is a plus
Demonstrated experience with shipping & receiving processes & procedures

Responsibilities

Data accuracy
Adherence to tight shipping timelines & customer requirements
Work with vendors, carriers, and materials analyst to enhance freight utilization
Minimize freight costs and control inventory levels
Optimize all loads (inbound and outbound) and find the best-priced carrier
Assist with securing annual freight contracts as needed
Instruct and direct all activities with Forklift Drivers & Material Handlers/Water Spiders
Monitor Multimatic and supplier-owned returnable containers as well as Multimatic expendable containers to contain shipping costs
Obtain a forklift license and complete crane training and operate each safely and effectively
Prepare shipping documents (i.e.; BOLs, shippers, load sheets, etc.) using preferred shipping/receiving software
Prepare bar code labels for shipments and scan product(s) for verification of load against load sheet as required
Pull EDI releases daily
Interpret release information and communicate release information via appropriate methods such as spreadsheets, email, etc. for production and inventory control maintenance
Send ASNs to customers within customer’s acceptable time window
Process materials-received paperwork according to procedures
Other related duties as assigned