Shipping Coordinator

Summary Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Shipping Coordinator ensures an efficient flow of materials and finished goods from the production lines to the shipping area, ensuring efficient, accurate and on-time loading of delivery trucks, or appropriate storage for materials ready to be shipped Essential Duties and Responsibilities This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials from production to shipping Oversees loading of outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments to customers/ warehouse Use software to track, check, prioritize and process shipments Inspect orders and ensure that material matches customer requirements Report on all shipping activities and notify any issues that may occur Ensure final product is correctly packaged and prepared on time Coordinate efficient, organized and safe storage of materials ready to be shipped Conduct regular product checking for any damages making sure all products meet company standards Confirm and record receipts of shipments Ensure compliance with departmental housekeeping standards and all safety / work rules are followed Prepare items for shipping and load/unload trucks as necessary Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience High school diploma or GED 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment At least 1 year of shipping/ logistics experience Other skills Basic computer knowledge Knowledge of shipping documents Forklift operation experience preferred Proficiency in basic math skills Multitasking Problem solving Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, production schedules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors and other employees of the organization. Bilingual English/Spanish helpful, but not required. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, common fractions and decimals. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instruction provided in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Physical Demands The physical demands described here 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 enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. Use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, carrying and moving parts, materials, and product Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position works in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. Personal protection equipment required.