What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Specialist position at Process Technology?
Brief Description
Job Requirements
Job Requirements
- Oversee and manage the shipping and receiving process to ensure timely delivery of goods
- Plan and coordinate daily operations, including packing, loading and unloading of goods and scheduling of deliveries
- Ensure products are picked, packed and shipped accurately
- Maintain accurate inventory control and monitor product quality and condition
- Communicate with vendors, carriers, and customers to ensure efficient coordination of shipments as and when necessary
- Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that may arise, such as wrong shipment, delays or damage to products in transit
- Work with Sales/finance in resolving credit, payment bottlenecks
- Recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs
- Generate reports and maintain records of shipping activities and performance metrics
- Ensure safety is maintained in all operations.
- Good working knowledge of shipping/receiving processes, carrier systems (e.g., UPS, FedEx)
- Good understanding of Inventory Management and control
- Ability to ensure orders are accurate and shipped on time
- Should have good skills in handling delays, damaged goods, or shipping errors
- Basic knowledge of shipping regulations (domestic and international)
- Ability to lift heavy items ( up to 40 lbs), work in a fast-paced warehouse environment and stand or move for extended periods of time
- Knowledge of shipping documentation (bills of lading, packing lists, etc.)
- Good communication skills