What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, Warehouse Shipping Dock position at Simon \u0026 Schuster?
Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.
DUTIES:
- Process LPN’s
- Watch dock doors and communicate closely with yard jokey to ensure all loaded trailers are being pull from docks in a timely fashion.
- Control pallet manifests & placard printing
- Assign new LPN’s to dock spots through UI, affix manifest to completed dock spot pallet, and use RF to relocate pallet from dock spot to staging
- Work Open Wave Report to ensure completion of all open waves and monitor dates
- Run cartons chase queries and communicate with full/split case departments to chase down cartons for outbound orders
- Review Freight Detail Reports to assess open ship via’s associated with each wave
- Watch Dock Spot LPN Validation report to ensure docks spots with 0 destined are closed
- Work Dock Status report to ensure completed dock spots LPN’s have been changed & spots become available for next wave
- Work with transportation department to make sure loads are being staged and ready to ship on time.
- Collect & organize all necessary paperwork from dock staff for all outbound loads destined to CXI.
- Maintain daily inventory of Ward (rental) trailer fleet.
- Assist supervisor with inspections of pallets built: focusing on accuracy and quality.
- Monitor Progress Report dollars to ensure all waves are confirmed.
- Perform other departmental functions as needed (i.e. forklift/take-off)
- Absorb Supervisory duties in Supervisor’s absence.
REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma
- Forklift experience required
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills: writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification
- Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external personnel
- Ability to work efficiently in a high paced environment
- Ability to multi task: handle pressure/delegate information
- MS Office (Access/Excel intermediate skill level)
- Database exp. CXT (Freight Detail Report/LPN's) Database software; CXI Website Internet software and MS Access Spreadsheet software
- Demonstrates attention to detail: looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations.
- Consistently available to staff
- Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
- Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process
- Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
- Completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity
- Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions
- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
- Volunteers readily; seeking increased responsibilities; ask for and offers help when needed.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- Ability to operate forklift equipment
SCHEDULED WORK HOURS: Monday – Friday from 5 AM – 1 PM
Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression), age, citizenship status, marital status, and Veteran status where protected by law or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at ssrecruitment@simonandschuster.com. Unrelated emails, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.
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