Shipping - Shipping Coordinator

The Shipping Coordinator plays a vital role in the logistics and supply chain management, ensuring the efficient and timely shipment of our products to customers, suppliers, or other destinations. This role involves overseeing various aspects of shipping and transportation. The Shipping Coordinator will support the shipping and receiving department by ensuring the accuracy of shipped and received materials. In addition, they will be responsible for coordinating a timely and smooth delivery process overall.   This position will operate on a 12 hour continental day shift OR a straight night shift Sun-Thurs. The ideal candidate will have flexibility for either schedule.   RESPONSIBILITIES Shipping Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and managing the shipment of goods, products, or materials. This includes assigning the trailers, docks and ensuring that shipments are dispatched on time with appropriate documentation.  Ensure an accurate log is kept at all times for all trailers on the property (includes trailers in doors, in the yard and third-party live loads and deliveries). They are responsible for preparing shipping documents, such as bills of lading, shipping labels, customs forms, and invoices, accurate and complete documentation is essential for compliance and tracking purposes. For US bound loads, ensure border documentation is accurate and sent to applicable agencies to ensure the product is authorized to cross the border. Handle all inbound and outbound courier parcels.  Create and maintain accurate PO’s.   Provide direction to shipping forklift operators to ensure trailers are loaded correctly and in order of priority. Operate Bluejay system by entering dock in and dock out times for all outbound loads and continuous monitoring of messages.    Coordinate internal freight movements and ensure applicable doors are used to utilize space and time travel guidelines. Assign forklift operators non-shipping duties as required. Must be flexible to work in the shipping office or drive a forklift (loading trucks and general warehouse duties). Order and maintain supplies for the office and the plant. Other duties as assigned.   EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Have minimum 2-year's prior experience operating a forklift. Have 1-2 year's experience in shipping/receiving, preferably in a manufacturing setting. Strong computer skills. Be able to read and understand operating procedure documents, health and safety documents etc. Be able to perform complex procedures and calculations, completing required documentation ensuring accuracy. Communicating effectively with co-workers including forklift operators and external drivers to convey accurate information. Must be organized and detail oriented. Demonstrate spirit of teamwork and collaboration with the flexibility to adapt to various tasks. WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sitting for extended periods of time.  Walking and standing.  The work environment and physical demands detailed above are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.   PAY RATE: $25.49/hr