Responsibilities:

• Daily communication with production to review open orders and assure that materials will be available for on time shipment.
• Communicate with customer service to coordinate ship dates, order changes, freight rates, service delays and any other logistics related information.
• Communicate with 3PLs and customer carriers in order to schedule pickup dates and times.
• Communicate with carriers regarding missed pickup appointments and to develop recovery plans.
• Maintain shipping schedule that supports an efficient work plan.
• Prepare and complete all required reports for traffic, shipping, and customers.
• Coordinate and verify accurate completion of all shipments. This includes but is not limited to, entering freight rates and late codes.
• Schedule delivery appointments for inbound materials.  Follow up on missed deliveries.
• Become familiar with the basics of air freight, international, and hazardous shipments.
• Log carriers in and out in a timely manner.
• Cross train for all businesses; Vinyl, Hose, and ETP.

Skills/Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of clerical experience required.
• 1-3 years of transportation and shipping experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Time management and decision-making ability
• Written and verbal communication skills
• General office skills and strong computer skills (eg Microsoft Office) required
• Prior transportation and shipping experience helpful, but not required.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Ability to bend, stoop and lean over for extended periods of time.
• Ability to wear required safety equipment.