What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Coordinator position at American Heavy Plate Solutions LLC?
Job Summary
The Traffic Coordinator will assist the Traffic Manager in all aspects of the shipping and receiving process at American Heavy Plate.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
General Responsibilities
- Receiving of all Purchased Goods
- Measure ingots and steel slabs upon arrival
- Enter material receipt into our ERP system
- Coordinate with 3PL to schedule trucks
- Label arriving material with our company tags
- Enter freight rates and compare to expected amounts
- Outbound Truck Shipping
- Monitor schedule for upcoming material readiness
- Schedule trucks with 3PL
- Confirm ship readiness with Operations
- Confirm test reports with quality as needed
- Resolve freight rate discrepancies
- Work with Operations to schedule shipments outside of standard hours
- Prepare customs paperwork
- Outbound Rail Shipping
- Order rail cars 7-10 days in advance of shipment
- Outside Processing
- Transport freight to and from outside processors
- Administrative
- Scan documents in a timely manner
Skills
- Strong Excel skills preferred
- Strong communication skills preferred
- Strong organizational skills and a problem-solving attitude
- Availability to work weekends
Job Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree in a related field of study preferred
- Experience: 3-5 years of experience as a traffic coordinator or similar position
- ERP and Traffic Management Software experience
- Experience working with 3PL and other outsourced freight providers preferred
- Customs and Import/Export preferred
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to work weekends
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Climb ladders
- Work on your feet for the majority of the day in a large facility
- Operate cranes and forklifts
Work Environment
- This position will require work in an industrial environment
- Safety hats and boots are required
- Other safety equipment may be required as needed
Work Schedule
- Base schedule will be a day shift; however, evenings and weekends will be required, as necessary
Salary : $18 - $20