Freight Coordinator

Company Description

Join MAT HD, a leading company in making heavy braking parts for different markets. We specialize in brake parts for commercial vehicles. We work with distributors, fleet owners, and OEMs to give the best solutions. We are proud to make high-quality brake shoes, new brake kits, and lined shoes for trucks and buses. If you want a challenging role in a company that values quality and innovation, MAT HD could be right for you!

MAT HD, LLC is a proud member of MAT Holdings Inc., a family of companies and products providing employment opportunities with more than 14,000 employees in 12 countries. Founded in 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. is a privately held $2.2 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and sourcing offices worldwide in the automotive, fencing, hardware, and power equipment sectors. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.

Benefits

• MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan Company Match
• Career Advancement Program, training and development
• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
• and More
  
  

Job Description

The basic function is to ship and receive materials by performing the necessary computer transactions and ensuring an orderly and timely movement of parts from receipt to shipment to the customer.

Principle Responsibilities

• Responsible for the receiving and entering of incoming materials into the SAP system
• Generates bills of lading (BOLs) and packing slips
• Prepare purchase orders and shipping labels
• Calls trucking companies (carriers) for pick-ups
• Verifies received goods to purchase orders as to identification, type, quantities, and part numbers
• Responsible for building production schedules
• Responsible for creating delivery notes and assigning them to the floor
• Delivers non-inventory items to designated employees. Prepares FedEx packages and labels
• Works with accounting to reconcile inventory receipts
• Run computer reports as directed by the Manager
• Maintain recordkeeping, filing systems, and reference manuals
• Helps answer incoming phone calls
  
  

Qualifications

Competencies

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternate plan
  
  

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 1 year experience in the receiving department
  
  

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. This is a full-time, direct-hire position.