Trucking / Shipping Coordinator "T" - 1st Shift

Ipsen International Inc•Cherry Valley, IL

About The Position

The Trucking / Shipping Coordinator learns the activities needed to pick up and deliver parts or products to and from suppliers or customers. The role learns to prepare furnaces and associated components for safe, secure shipment, optimize load configurations, coordinate transportation to meet customer requirements or published schedules, and use resources efficiently to minimize scrap, materials, and labor. The position follows company ISO and safety procedures, maintains accurate labor and shipping records, and learns to prepare, interpret, and process shipping documentation. It involves preparing products and export shipments, building protective containers, inventorying items, arranging freight and pickups, planning and completing shipments on time, and loading and unloading trucks. The coordinator also operates and maintains applicable equipment, verifies product conformity and shipment protection, keeps materials organized, maintains housekeeping standards, and works with supervision and coworkers to complete assigned tasks. The role is on the first shift; one position is available, with pay listed as $27.52 per hour plus overtime as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and comprehend written and verbal instructions; write simple correspondence; and communicate information and respond to questions from managers, supervisors, and coworkers.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Basic knowledge of determining angles for building containers or skids.
Ability to use common sense and carry out instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Forklift and overhead-crane training and certification.
Ability to meet the physical demands of regularly standing, handling objects, reaching, and talking or hearing; occasionally walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Follow published company ISO guidelines and procedures and company safety guidelines and procedures.
Maintain and submit accurate daily labor reports.
Learn the capabilities, procedures, and safety requirements of assigned equipment, including lockout/tagout.
Prepare, read, interpret, and process orders using packing lists, bills of lading, hazardous-materials documentation, export papers, and other authorized forms.
Attach labels and identifying tags to ensure shipment accuracy.
Set up, adjust, and operate applicable equipment, including saws, nailers, staple guns, and scales.
Select, set up, and adjust hand tools and other equipment.
Measure, mark, and lay out materials to build boxes, crates, skids, and other protective containers.
Prepare products for export and accurately inventory and document products to be shipped.
Maintain job-file documentation and distribute requested information to appropriate departments.
Verify that truckloads are tarped to protect products from adverse weather.
Determine shipment methods based on availability, customer requirements, safety, legal restrictions, and related factors.
Obtain freight quotes and other information needed to meet shipping requirements.
Contact freight companies and schedule pickups.
Plan activities to complete jobs and meet on-time shipment schedules.
Load and unload trucks in a timely manner.
Maintain material-control records for expendable department items.
Use measuring devices and verify finished-product conformance to specifications.
Follow oral and written instructions and safely operate overhead cranes, fork trucks, hand trucks, and other material-moving equipment.
Select and use appropriate lifting devices, such as chains, clevises, or straps, while observing their capacities and safety requirements.
Perform simple equipment upkeep and cleaning.
Identify stock locations and store excess material properly and promptly.
Maintain housekeeping standards and work with supervisors or leadmen to complete assigned tasks.
Assist others as required.