Specialist, Int'l Shipping

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

This position helps make gospel teachings, resources, or services accessible to all God’s children in support of the mission of the Church. The incumbent is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of documentation for foreign shipments and must stay informed about international shipping issues and requirements for assigned countries.

The role performs International Shipping Department functions, including preparing freight bills of lading and shipping and export documentation, maintaining files, and coordinating with global freight and logistics providers to expedite shipments to their destinations. It also involves documenting hazardous-material shipments, assisting with shipment compilation and equipment operation, requesting special freight pickups, and supporting shipping procedures and projects under the direction of the International Shipping Supervisor.

Church employment is limited to members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend. The Church is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Seven years of experience in logistics, freight management, warehouse operations, or a related field.
• Proficiency in PC-based information systems and warehouse management applications.
• Ability to type accurately at 30 words per minute.
• Ability to certify for shipping hazardous materials by surface, air, and ocean.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma or continuous improvement practices, or willingness to attend training during the first year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, Dynamics 365, or a supply chain management system.
• Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare freight bills of lading and shipping and export documentation, perform filing functions, and work with global freight and logistics providers to expedite shipments to their final destinations.
• Maintain knowledge of shipping and documentation requirements for assigned foreign countries, apply that knowledge to documentation, and share it with the supervisor.
• Keep the supervisor informed of the development and progress of assigned projects.
• Document hazardous-material shipments for surface, air, and ocean transportation.
• Consult with the supervisor about section problems and assist in formulating recommendations on shipping procedures, policies, and departmental goals.
• Assist in compiling shipments as necessary to ensure all pieces are accounted for.
• Operate a motorized pallet jack and other equipment as needed to prepare shipments for timely processing.
• Request special pickups by freight companies and perform other duties as directed by the International Shipping Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED