What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Coordinator position at GROWSCAPE?
Job Purpose:
The Shipping Specialist is responsible for customer and carrier communication and managing documentation to ensure accurate and timely delivery of goods.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing shipping documents, such as bills of lading, pick lists, packing lists, and shipping labels
- Create folders for outbound loads
- Assign pick and load orders to warehouse workers
- Check drivers in and out
- Maintain and post shipments in CMS
- Work with carriers, logistics providers, and internal departments to schedule pickups and resolve any issues
- Work with load planning to ensure loads are full before being dispatched
- Answer questions from customers and internal departments regarding shipments and status updates
- Keep office space neat and organized
- Answer phones in shipping office
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred
Experience
- Minimum of 12 months’ cumulative experience in a Warehouse/Distribution environment
- Previous administrative experience in a warehouse or distribution environment
- Swing reach truck, stock picker and forklift experience preferred
- Experience with RF Scanner and Warehouse Management Computer Software
Skills
- The ability to work independently and as part of the team
- Technologically proficient
- Excellent communications, organizational, planning, documentation, and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Willingness to learn to operate powered industrial trucks
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Bend, reach, and stretch throughout shift
Salary : $22 - $23