What are the responsibilities and job description for the Expeditor position at American Leather Operations LLC?
JOB TITLE: Expeditor
DEPARTMENT: Upholstery Shipping
FLSA: Non-Exempt HOURLY Pay
REPORTS TO: Plant Manager
LOCATION: Plant #5
SCHEDULE: Monday Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. & Friday 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Overtime may be required beyond the posted work schedule and may vary on a weekly basis
Climate controlled facilities
Since 1969, the mission of LEE Industries has been to create innovatively styled, high quality furnishings while adhering to a set of values that focus on our customer, the community, and the environment. Our love for furniture is contagious and that is why we are unable to resist creating the best upholstery product available, all made in the USA!
LEE associates are our most valued asset. We would not be who we are today if it were not for our associates. We are successful because we have caring and highly skilled craftsmen that are the best in their field. LEE associates are offered the opportunity to learn and grow in their career.
SUMMARY:
Position provides all aspects of being the liaison between customer service, plant production/manufacturing, purchasing and shipping. Providing accurate information regarding order status details, locating orders, assist the through-put of orders and expediting orders that need immediate attention.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communicating between customer service and manufacturing
- Notifying manufacturing departments and customer service of any delays in the manufacturing process
- Work close with purchasing and receiving to expedite missing or late supplies that may hold up a completion of an order on time
- Updating information in the AS400 system
- Providing status updates to Plant Manager/Assistant Plant Manager
- All other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Effective communication skills
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with continuous interruptions
- Able to organize workload for timely accomplishment of work/deadlines
- Possess strong office skills including use of computer, run and create reports
- Knowledge of furniture manufacturing from beginning to end process understanding the production flow
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Ability to work a full-time schedule
- Ability to stand, bend, twist, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday
- Ability to stand for a minimum of 10 hours per day
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.