Shipping Coordinator

Description

SUMMARY

Responsible for the timely and accurate shipment of all products shipped from the Steel Center to the company’s branches and customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned)

• Directly supervises and assists in the loading of all inventory being loaded on outbound trucks to ensure accuracy and proper loading techniques

• Ensures the proper inventory/types of trailer for outbound loads

• Communicates and schedules all outbound shipments with contract carrier and NB Handy owned trucks

• Reviews all transfer and customer delivery paperwork to ensure maximum weight limits are not exceeded

• Creates and distributes all outbound Bills of Lading and Packing Lists 

• Performs monthly inspections on all NB Handy owned trailers 

• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe work environment 

• Complies with all Company safety practices and procedures

• Helps create a positive work environment 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be eligible to complete certification and be licensed to operate forklift and regularly keep up-to-date with any changes in the requirements.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to read and interpret instructions, safety rules, shipping documents, and maintenance procedures.

• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to work well in one-on-one and small group settings with colleagues and carriers.

• Basic math proficiency including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as the ability to work with measurements such as weight, volume, and distance.

• Ability to apply common sense and follow written or oral instructions in standard warehouse and shipping scenarios.

• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is preferred.

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on safety, accuracy, and efficiency in a logistics environment.

• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple outbound shipments effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; have finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use sense of smell.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

FLSA: Non-Exempt