Shipping Coordinator

Here are some of the great benefits that we offer:

• Competitive wage.
• Company paid health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation and productivity bonus
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company match 
• Opportunity for career stability and growth
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Flexibility with start and end times (depending on circumstances and position)
• Protective personal equipment is provided, or cost of purchase is reimbursed
• On the job training

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct shop floor traffic when required to support outbound shipping activities.
• Tag and document daily freight accurately and efficiently.
• Organize and schedule truckloads in coordination with Samuel carriers and customers.
• Create and process shipment documentation for returned goods.
• Monitor the progress of shop orders to generate accurate daily and next-day shipping schedules.
• Prepare all necessary shipping documentation using both computerized systems and manual forms.
• Manage outbound stock shipments to ensure timely delivery.
• File freight claims promptly and follows through to resolution.
• Attach required documentation and photographs to order records.
• Review and approve outbound freight costs in accordance with company guidelines.
• Process domestic and international UPS shipments.
• Prepare and manage custom documentation for international shipments.
• Close out and reconcile daily shipping bills.
• Update and highlight daily shipments on finishing and sales reports.
• Track and report daily shipping revenue.
• Communicate effectively with Sales, Customers, and third-party Logistics providers as needed.
• Participate in scheduled inventory counts and assist in maintaining accurate product inventory records.
• Plan and optimize loads for truckload, LTL, and Target Freight shipments. Maintain strong working relationships with freight carriers.
• Assign shipping tasks to Finishing Utility III team members as needed.
• Understand and adhere to ISO system requirements and the elements related to this position.
• Responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and scheduling the most cost-effective carriers while ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Provides full coverage of primary receiving functions during periods of absence to support departmental continuity.
• Perform other business-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or management.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic Computer, P.C. and on-line
• UPS and other shipping equipment
• Microsoft Office
• Electronic scale

ROLE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment to meet team expectations.
• Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures.  
• Ability to understand and abide by all safety rules and regulations to perform the job.
• Must have a basic understanding of computers.
• Must have reading, writing and simple math skills.
• Must be able to read blue prints.
• Must have either a High School diploma, 3-5 years’ experience or an associates degrees (or equivalent) or at least 1 year working experience in an industrial based environment. 
• Customer Service experience, data entry experience.
• Must be able to learn effectively utilize Samuels ERP system as relevant to positions. 
• Must be able to work a standard 40-hour workweek, with additional hours as required to meet business needs.
• Must exhibit strong, respectful communication skills when interacting with peers, customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams.