SUMMARY
Follows established procedures to perform various duties related to the preparation of outbound shipments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares accurately and completely all shipping documents sore all FTL, LTL, and PTL shipments for company fleet and commercial carriers
- Any other job-related tasks assigned
- Setting delivery appointments with customers before the ship date
- Quoting/booking LTL (TMS: Transportation Management System) and FTL (Full Truckloads) email shipments.
- Prepares customs paperwork for Canada shipments
- Ensuring a shipping schedule is followed per Master-Planned Production Schedule
- Coordinating warehouse loaders to ensure quick/proper loading for trucks
- Review staging products for shipping
- Obtain drivers signatures on all outbound documents
- Participates in scheduling of daily transportation.
- Keep clients posted on the status of delivery of their orders.
- If delays or unexpected situations arise, provide a heads-up, and do what is necessary to minimize inconvenience.
- Communicate with departmental leaders about daily activities to help others within the organization remain in the loop and make educated decisions.
- Ensure compliance with customer shipping policies and procedures per routing guides.
- Generate packing slips and create labels for all pick tickets.
- Prepare USPS, UPS, FedEx, and other carrier shipment labels.
- Assists in responses to requests for tracing of shipments.
- Assists in maintaining safety and housekeeping standards in the shipping area.
- Performs required administrative tasks; prepares all required reports and correspondence.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
- Works with third-party logistics to provide on-time and accurate delivery
- Confirms accuracy of all proofs of delivery
Job Qualifications/Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Two years of related experience or equivalent
- Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Acute attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, knowledge of SAP a plus.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.