• Key Duties and Responsibilities:


• Verify incoming goods prior to acceptance.


• Confirm outgoing goods prior to loading.


• Communication with TL, LTL carriers via telephone, fax, websites, etc.


• Daily processing of shipping documents, customs (export) documents.


• Daily communication with Customer Service regarding order details.


• Record all shipping/receiving transactions within the computer system.


• Inform Shipping Supervisor of any discrepancies that cannot be resolved.


• Utilize routing guide to select approved carriers and determine most cost-efficient method for shipping.


• Safely operate forklift.


• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Certification:

• High School Degree or Equivalent Required


• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a shipping/warehouse role

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner.


• Ability to STOP-THINK-ACT and work safely.


• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business.


• Ability to work on a rotating shift.


• Ability to work rotating job stations


• Ability to effectively work in teams.


• Ability to professionally accept constructive feedback and criticism.


• Ability to work in a warehouse-based environment with moving equipment and people.


• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles.


• Working knowledge of logistics.


• Working knowledge of export shipping procedures.


• Experienced use of an on-line control system.


• Strong computer skills in Excel, Access, and Word.


• Good oral communication and planning skills.


• Ability to read, write, and speak English.


• Ability to read and interpret tariffs, shipping and receiving documents, and freight invoices