Shipping Coordinator

Job Description Shipping CoordinatorAlsip, ILCompensation Includes:Starting Pay Rate of $24-25/hourOverviewThis position will be responsible and accountable for shipping and receiving activity, and necessary administration of material traffic. This position requires daily interaction with truck drivers, corporate procurement, as well as liaising between other plant's personnel. Good organizational skills and accuracy are required to ensure proper accounting of materials.ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and facilitate all shipping and receiving of finished goods, raw material, and other miscellaneous itemsComplete necessary data entry shipping portals to properly account for material movementsWork in conjunction with Production personnel to maintain shipments and avoid shipping delaysCommunicate with Production and Management in coordinating shipping responsibilitiesOversee placement of incoming trucks. Interact with Truck Drivers accordingly and provide instructions and direction to themLiaise with Corporate procurement on incoming/Outgoing scheduling of deliveriesLiaise with other plant mgmt. on material deliveries and schedule departuresEnsure assigned work area is kept clean and organizedEnsure proper supplies are kept for the facility while keeping costs to a minimumOther miscellaneous duties as assigned by managementQualifications1-3 years experience in a distribution center, traffic, or a warehouse environment is neededStrong math skills and a basic knowledge of computersExcellent communication skills requiredStrong Organization skills are necessaryYou should be proficient in:Shipping/Receiving