Router

GENERAL NATURE OF POSITION; includes but not limited to:

A Routing Clerk coordinates between various Operational departments such as Fulfillment, Shipping, Returns, to manage customer orders including Customer’s Logistics teams and Transport Carriers.

Responsible for the efficient dispatch of freight and handle associated administration. Supports the Routing function by managing customer orders from Fulfillment to Shipping; Work with internal/external parties to ensure orders are shipping timely; Communicate with carriers daily to execute shipments; Prepare shipping documents such as bills of ladings for load tendering; Research issues and discrepancies on shipments; Maintain records of all shipments per Transportation guidelines; Follow customer guidelines when preparing shipments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS includes, but not limited to:

% OF TIME

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: List in order of importance, the 5 essential job functions and estimate the percentage of time spent on each. Total must equal 100%.

90%

Responsible for much of the logistics administration in both road transport and shipping. Ensure files and records are maintained with no outstanding discrepancies or reports whilst also examining any documents to ensure completeness and accuracy. Prepare information for any required Shipping schedules.

Resolve complaints and eliminate delays by closely working with supervisors and shipping personnel to assess progress and improve efficiency. Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, arranging shipment details, keeping record of all outbound shipments. Communicate with internal and external parties to execute the shipment of order

10%

General housekeeping of warehouse/department and maintains a clean and sanitary work environment. Cross-training in other functions/departments as needed.

Select %

QUALIFICATIONS: Required qualifications needed in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Education/Certifications:

Valid Driver’s License

Work Experience:

Experience working in dispatch is preferred

Skills/Competencies:

• Knowledge of warehouse related software
• Highly motivated, a team player and motivated self-starter
• Experience using a WMS (Warehouse Management System) is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word)
• Attention to detail is required
• Must be able to Read, Write, and Speak simple correspondence in the English Language
• Able to use RF Scanner, Computer, High Jump, and Caja proficiently
• Ability to learn to operate RF Scanner
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, bend, stand and walk repeatedly
• Ability to apply common sense and carry out instructions.
• Ability to understand all functions through training.
• Ability to follow safety procedures
• Ability to comprehend basic math.
• Highly motivated, a team-player, and self-starter
• Able to work overtime and holidays on as needed basis
• Able to work in a sense of urgency and or fast paced environment
• Able to utilize and work safely with corrugate

• Must be willing to cross-train outside of your immediate department.
• Demonstrate high levels of dependability.

Safety:

• Must be able to identify, call out and fix everyday safety concerns/hazards in your areas.
• Must be able to clearly document and communicate any safety concerns/hazards to Leadership and LP/Safety and Training Team.
• Foster a safety culture and address in the moment any safety concerns/hazards with fellow work associates.
• Stay up to date with all safety topics via Leadership and safety boards.
• Be able to follow all safety procedures from on-boarding and safety procedures and practices from your departments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, bend, crouch, talk, hear and or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk, stand, bend, pull, push and occasionally squat, kneel, and climb. The employee must regularly lift, carry, and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking    Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, moderate range of motion, frequent lifting

Light: Office work, some lifting, considerable walking   Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing

WORK ENVIRONMENT: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving equipment and mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work activities are subject to a significant volume change due to the business’ seasonal nature.

 

$20.91 - $23.51

 

The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in:

US - IN US8 Midwest Distribution Center

 

Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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