Shipping Coordinator

 

Sunset West, a division of Hooker Furnishings Corporation, is currently recruiting a Shipping Coordinator. Sunset West specializes in luxury outdoor furniture for residential and hospitality markets. Hooker Furnishings, celebrating over a century in business, is a designer, marketer, and importer of case goods, leather, fabric-upholstered, and outdoor furniture.

 

We are looking for a dependable individual with great attention to detail to join our warehouse team as a Shipping Coordinator. This candidate will collaborate with warehouse and production operations to maximize product shipments and reach shipping goals. 

 

·      Coordinate shipments of outbound and inbound freight, LTL and container.

·      Responsible for the shipping and tagging of all freight, both retail and e-tail accounts.

·      Prepare shipping documents, including bill of lading and packing slips.  Scan and file documents as per company SOPs.

·      Monitor and review shipping reports and resolve discrepancies.

·      Schedule and maintain Will Call orders coordinating with the customer and Production schedule to ensure on time, as promised completion.   

·      Process “rush” orders ensuring shipping deadline is met.

·      Schedule daily trailer swaps with current dispatch.

·      Schedule container shipments.

·      Maintain effective communication with internal departments, carriers, vendors, and co-workers to facilitate the smooth flow of materials and products. 

·      Maintain accurate inventory of shipping supplies ensuring adequate stock levels.

·      Collaborate with Team Leads to ensure quality standards are upheld.

·      Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and efficiency enhancements within the shipping department.   

·      Mitigate and communicate any operational risks that may arise.

·      All other tasks and projects as assigned by supervisor

 

Candidate Qualifications:

·       1-2 years of progressive experience in shipping outbound goods

·       Proficiency in using inventory management software and MS Office applications.

·       Comfortable with web-based customer portal navigation

·       Enjoy fast paced and independent work.

·       Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

·       Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

·       Competitive compensation and bonus plans.

·       Paid vacation and sick time.

·       8 company paid holidays and 2 additional floating holidays.

·       Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans including a generous employer health saving account (HSA) contribution each plan year.

·       Matching 401k employer contributions.

·       Successful and stable organization for over 100 years.

·       Tuition reimbursement program.

·       Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work culture

 

Shift: Monday – Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

 

Pay Range: $23-25 per hour. 

 

Hooker Furnishings Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.