1st Shift Traffic Coordinator Shipping and Receiving

Michigan Turkey Producers • Wyoming, MI

3h

About The Position

Following the organizational mission, this role performs “hands-on” coordination of Export tasks.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in transportation and dispatch within the trucking industry.
• Detail Oriented.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be responsible and self motivated.
• Computer skills, utilizing various Microsoft programs; including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Experience in CRM and TMS applications.
• Must be able to communicate, speak, read, and write fluently in the English language.
• Must be able to physically perform the essential functions of the role as outlined.
• Must be able to operate and use office machines and equipment during an 8 hour shift.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to communicate utilizing various office equipment including; telephone, computer, facsimile machine, pager, etc.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds at one time.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Associates degree or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Daily monitor the “FSIS” website for country export requirement changes.
• Assist with development of and maintain country export document set-up procedures.
• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of all Export documentation and labeling in accordance with USDA regulations (including country pre-approvals and Chamber of Commerce documents where applicable)
• Prepare and update the weekly USDA Export schedule.
• Update “Export Recap” spreadsheet.
• Maintain communication with common carriers for efficient and on-time deliveries.
• Work with Customers, Brokers, and Sales in coordinating Export load requirements and delivery dates.
• Support all inter related departmental needs.
• Flexible hours based on workload.
• Back-up other Traffic Coordinator as necessary and required.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the department Manager.
• Build truck-loads according to customer orders and freights schedule.
• Communicate appropriate shipment information and revisions with 3rd Party warehouse.
• Work with sales in planning local deliveries and inbound freight pick-ups.
• Set up short haul delivery schedules with MTP associates drivers.
• Perform Transfers for CHEP pallets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees