Traffic and Shipping Associate

DescriptionShipping and ReceivingTo collaborate with transportation providers to ensure prompt shipments and pick-ups are made to meet customer due dates in the most accurate and cost-effective way.Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:+ Coordinate and negotiate freight rates with transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments+ Monitor all outbound shipments to ensure orders are in transit as scheduled+ Communicate any issues, delays, or budget restraints with our sales team+ Review purchase orders and shipping documents to ensure accuracy+ Prepare Bill of Ladings and send finalized shipping documents to billing+ Develop processes that make the supply chain more efficient and organized+ Enter receivers/manifests of material from steel mills via Rail or Truck.+ Manage a shipping schedule to accurately show sales/billing daily shipments+ Read and understand material certifications+ Manage and ensure traffic flow through the warehouse is workingRequired Skills: To qualify for consideration an applicant should possess the following skills:Experience in a Logistics related fieldKnowledge using computers and other common office equipmentHigh School diploma or GEDShould possess the ability to read, write, and comprehend, in English. Able to multitask and stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for prolonged periods; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Perform duties to arrange and coordinate the shipping of product to customers in accordance with planned shipping schedules and in a cost effective manner.Benefits: Leeco Steel offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:Health, Vision and Dental InsuranceWork site Wellness ProgramsHealth and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term and Long-Term Disability CoverageTuition and Health Club ReimbursementAccidental Death and Dismemberment and Life InsuranceAdoption AssistanceTraining and Development Opportunities401k and Profit sharingEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.