Job Summary

This Shipping & Transportation Coordinator is responsible for facilitating the distribution function of a plant to ensure the timely and cost-efficient delivery of inventory and finished products, ensuring that proper items and quantities are delivered to customers. This position reports directly to the Traffic Manager. 

Summary of Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities   

• Process bills of lading, shipping documents, freight bills and other pertinent paperwork

• Scaling of trucks and directing drivers into the warehouse

• Contact shippers, carriers and/or customers to expedite distribution and maintain business relationships

• Communicate effectively with production and sales staff

• Other duties as assigned

• Strong computer skills including MS Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Experience in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Education and/or Experience 

• HS Diploma or GED

• 1 years in an administrative support role in a professional environment

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as MS office, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology

• Communicating effectively verbally or in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience

• Strong organizational and time management skills