Shipping Specialist

Beacon EmbeddedWorks•Eden Prairie, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Specialist will be responsible for completing various shipping related duties and administrative tasks to ensure accurate and timely performance of all shipping functions. The ideal candidate will have prior shipping experience, be detail-oriented, take pride in their work, and support a positive and fun working environment.

Requirements

Intermediate computer proficiency including general Microsoft Office skills
1+ years of warehouse experience; Specifically within Shipping department preferred
Full comprehension of both domestic and international shipping regulations
Working knowledge of import, export, and customs controls and regulations
Experience working in an ERP / MRP environment
Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to read, write and otherwise communicate effectively.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quickly changing priorities to ensure superior customer satisfaction
Ability to work with cross-functional departments to achieve department and company goals
The incumbent must meet the definition of “US Person” under ITAR/EAR regulations

Nice To Haves

FedEx and UPS shipping experience
High School Diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Ensure all customer orders ship on time and complete
Ensure all daily tasks are accomplished
Prepare boxes and supplies to set up shipping for the day
Check sales orders for part and serial numbers to make sure it matches packing slips and ships out properly
Maintain accurate shipping records. Scan necessary paperwork to network.
Ensure proper packaging for all outbound shipments (Understand all special shipping Instructions as required by Customers, etc.)
Process shipments for all modes of transportation including LTL, parcel, air, and courier
Ensure all international shipments have proper paperwork (e.g. commercial invoices, packing slips, NAFTA certificates, and shipper export declarations)
Work closely with Customer Focus Teams and Manufacturing Floor personnel re: order processing, and invoicing to ensure all sales orders are expedited and received in the shipping department in a timely manner
Monitor shipping supplies and order accordingly
Maintain superior teamwork, effort, and attitude
Keep work area clean, neat and organized
Adhere to all shipping compliance requirements
Cross train to back-filling other positions/functions (i.e., receiving, packaging, material put-away, cycle counting) as required
Support, demonstrate and drive our core values
Interact positively and professionally with all employees and customers
Maintain reliable attendance
Perform work safely and adhere to all safety requirements
Perform other duties as assigned