1st shift - Logistics Scheduling Assistant II

BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.; Rainsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to ensure on-time product deliveries and smooth traffic flow across shifts. You will coordinate shipments with Builders and Project Managers, evaluate freight options, and maintain strong relationships with carriers and internal customers.

This role emphasizes accuracy, communication and compliance with safety policies. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 1 year in shipping or traffic, and proficient Microsoft

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in Shipping or Traffic.
• Preferred: College degree.
• 1 year of experience in Shipping or Traffic role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous flow of truckload completions and paperwork across shifts and weekends as needed (approx. 30%).
• Coordinate shipments with Builders and Project Managers (approx. 25%).
• Secure dependable freight carriers (approx. 15%).
• Estimate freight rates (approx. 15%).
• Interact with internal customers (approx. 15%).

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Compass system

Shipping reports

Job description

I. Primary Purpose & Value of the Department & Position

Summarize in 2 to 5 sentences the mission of the department and primary function of the position. The Shipping department communicates with on-site Production Managers and other company manufacturing locations, Builders, and Project Managers to ensure on-time delivery of product. The Traffic & Shipping Coordinator coordinates shipments with Builders, secures dependable freight carriers, estimates freight rates, and maintains good customer relations with freight carriers, Builders and Project Managers. The Coordinator also completes necessary paperwork to fulfill job requirements.

II. Primary Duties & Responsibilities

In addition to complying with all safety and environmental policies and contributing to the company’s Zero Harm commitment, briefly describe 5 to 10 primary activities (not all activities) that are regularly performed and the approximate percentage of time annually devoted to each (equals 100%). Percent

• Ensure continuous flow of truckload completions and paperwork through all shifts and weekends, as necessary 30%
• Coordinate shipments with Builders 25%
• Secure dependable freight carriers 15%
• Estimate freight rates 15%
• Interact with internal customers 15%

III. Key Measures

• On-time delivery performance
• Compliance with regulatory and company policies
• Efficient and accurate documentation
• Effective and responsive communication with internal and external customers

IV. Authority & Decision Making

• Facilitates balanced workloads for the department
• Coordinates and works with Builders and Project Managers to determine changes in future shipping dates, rather than pulling orders ahead

V. Tools Required

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Compass system
• Shipping schedule and order scheduling reports

VI. Key Relationships

• Plant Manger
• Shipping & Traffic Manager
• Production Managers
• Shipping personnel
• Office peers
• Project Managers
• Builders
• Freight Carrier representatives

VIII. Education & Experience Qualifications

• Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in Shipping or Traffic
• Preferred: College degree
• 1 year of experience in Shipping or Traffic role

IX. Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and achieve deadlines
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills
• Customer service and resolution skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and quickly adapt to a changing landscape

X. Working Conditions & Physical/Mental Demands

Indicate frequency for each activity: N (Never), R (Rarely), O (Occasionally), or F (Frequently) Frequency

• Customer Contact Extensive client contact, visibility, interaction, and exposure. May be required to host clients (existing or potential) and/or speak to senior level executives. F
• Deadlines Work assignments are typically deadline driven F
• Equipment Usage Computer usage may be required up to 90 percent of the time and include heavy periods of keyboarding, repetitive motion, and/or eye strain F
• Equipment Usage May operate high cost equipment using cutting edge-technology; may operate equipment with safety hazards (e.g., sharp edges, heat, etc.) R
• Equipment Usage Safety equipment or protective gear is required as necessary (e.g., insulated gloves, protective eye wear, hearing protection, safety belts, hard hat, fall restraint, arm guards, weld hood, safety shoes) O
• Equipment Usage Will be required to utilize various hand-held tools and equipment (e.g., hammers, welders, saws, drill, drill press, cutting torches, hand trucks, etc.) R
• Hazardous Chemicals May work with industrial products and chemicals and be exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes, and/or airborne particles N
• Hazardous Energy May be exposed to lethal stored energy sources including mechanical and up to 100 volts of electrical current N
• Hearing Ability to distinguish sounds is required for safety purposes. Being hearing impaired may be life threatening in the environment. F
• Physical Activity May be required to lift, carry, and/or move equipment/supplies weighing up to 50 pounds R
• Physical Activity May be required to stand or walk up to 80 percent of the time, including long durations of standing or walking up to 8 to 10 hours daily O
• Physical Activity Some work may be repetitive, which may include repetitive physical motion F
• Physical Activity Use of hands and fingers required to pinch, pick, and feel objects, tools and/or controls F
• Physical Activity Work requires continuous mental attention and high alertness F
• Physical Activity Work requires physical activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, reaching, crawling, climbing, balancing, reaching, etc., which may include the use of a step stool or ladder. O
• Physical Environment May be exposed to adverse or hazardous conditions including, but not limited to, high-speed machinery and production equipment, work at heights, and/or near dust, fumes and gases O
• Physical Environment May be exposed to excessive or loud noise where hearing protection is required O
• Physical Environment Work takes place in extreme hot or cold temperatures O
• Reading Significant reading in English required via Internet and/or bound volumes F
• Sedentary Work Work may be sedentary or desk bound F
• Speaking May be required to conduct presentations, facilitate training, and/or speak in front of large groups of people F
• Speaking Required by telephone and/or in person F
• Training & Certification Continuing education sessions and seminars may be required to maintain appropriate licensure, certifications, and level of technical proficiency. This may include completing programs that require passing scores on exams/exercises to maintain employment and/or vendor certifications. O
• Travel - Away International travel may be required N
• Travel - Away Overnight travel may be required up to 10 percent of the time N
• Travel - Away Travel may include extended time at remote work locations N
• Travel - Local Travel to other local business locations may be required and include driving a personal or company vehicle as necessary N
• Vision Good close vision required for viewing paper copies and/or computer screens F
• Vision Required to distinguish colors on monitoring equipment, paper copy, computer screen, or for safety purposes where vision impairment may be life threatening F
• Work Hours May be required to work non-traditional business hours to accommodate various testing activities, implementations, conversions, projects, business contingencies, availability of work or resources, network or system application failures, etc. R
• Work Hours May be required to work outside of normally scheduled hours as mandated by the client, project, and/or work load including overtime with minimal notification (e.g., evenings, weekends, and/or holidays) O
• Work Hours On-call support may be required and may include 24x7 coverage O
• Work Hours Scheduled work hours, including rotating shifts, may vary to support a 24x7 operation (e.g., early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, etc.) R

* Activities performed less frequently may nevertheless be essential functions. The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

Additional Information The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope. To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement.

EEO: Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

We are a global leader in metal coating and painting products for building and construction industries, providing vital components for houses, buildings, structures, vehicles and more. We have built a solid foundation for growth with a diverse portfolio of businesses in some of the largest and fastest growing economies of the world. We are headquartered in Australia, with our people and operations spread across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and throughout Asia.