Shipping Coordinator

Description

Zero-Max is a manufacturer of high-quality mechanical components which are used in machines in numerous industries around the world.  For over seventy-five years, Zero-Max has earned a reputation for delivering high quality, customizable, premium products that improve customer results. We hire highly motivated and talented people who are committed to being responsive, to conducting business with honesty and integrity, and to holding themselves accountable to our customers and each other.

Our Core Values:

1. Provide best in class service and solutions

2. Hold ourselves accountable

3. Do the right thing

Located on scenic grounds in Plymouth, MN, all positions are in a completely remodeled, clean, and climate-controlled production facility. We are dedicated to offering competitive benefits and pay, including:

• Robust health, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous 6% match plus a 4% discretionary profit-sharing plan
• Company-wide bonus program
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employer paid disability insurance
• One weekday shift Monday through Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm.
• Clean, safe, climate controlled, low noise shop environment
• Healthy work/life balance
• Always a proper tool for the job
• A culture of continuous improvement
• Other fringe benefits in a fun and welcoming environment that sets us apart from most companies!

Zero-Max is currently recruiting for a Shipping Coordinator responsible for verifying and keeping record on outgoing shipments, prepares items for shipment by performing the following duties, and other tasks appropriate to typical shipping department functions as directed by the production supervisor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enters shipment data into freight carrier’s computer system for tracking and label purposes 
• Pulls required inventory and packages product in suitable container for shipment
• Packages product to prevent damage in shipment
• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Determines method of shipment.
• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons and/or adds identifying shipping information on cartons.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Operates power lift truck or uses pallet jack to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
• Must work closely with Customer Service, Production Control and Assembly departments to ensure timely deliveries.
• Communicate with freight companies when loads are ready as well as pick up status.
• Assists with assembling products as needed.
• Demonstrates our core values of provide best in class service and solutions, hold ourselves accountable, and do the right thing

Requirements

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Six months shipping experience in a manufacturing or similar environment preferred
• Experience operating a forklift
• Knowledgeable in MS Office, and experience with ERP systems – Epicor preferred
• Effective writing and communication skills
• Good mathematical skills
• Ability to use sound judgment and prioritize tasks
• Work closely with all levels of staff focusing on shipping and production duties

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a climate-controlled warehouse environment
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
• The employee may frequently be required to stand the entire shift
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 
• Operate fork truck to move, stack, load and unload materials
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus