Expeditor

Talentify; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in Katy, TX is seeking an Expeditor to coordinate between sales, production and shipping to ensure accurate, timely and thorough completion of customer orders.

The role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook, and the ability to communicate order status, ship dates and issues with customers, sales and production. This is a full‑time, on‑site position with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Maintain positive relations within all levels of the organization.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Work independently or in a team.
• Focus on process improvement.
• Remain professional under pressure and deadlines.
• Solid working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe working environment.
• Review, organize and distribute job tags to production.
• Update Shipping Department order list as new orders come in and keep orders updated as they are processed.
• Schedule trucks to pick up orders when completed.
• Communicate with jobsites for direct shipments to meet delivery dates.
• Upload pictures of complete orders after verification.
• Assist with Shipping Log as needed.
• Manage expedited orders and tight lead times with production.
• Notify Sales of order issues and updated ship dates; handle customer inquiries.
• Occasionally perform inventory counts and assist with supplies.
• Learn production positions to help when needed.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the Supervisor/Manager.
• Order supplies as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Discretion

Independent work

Process improvement

Pressure handling

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Expeditor

Reports to: Shipping Manager

Summary

The Expeditor serves as a coordinator between the sales department / production team / shipping team to give strategic support to ensure the accurate, timely and thorough completion of customer orders.

Essential Functions/Duties

1. 1. Ensure that all employees observe and maintain a safe working environment.
2. 2. Review, organize and distribute job tags to production.
3. 3. Update Shipping Department order list as new orders come in and keep orders updated as they are processed.
4. 4. Schedule trucks to pick up orders when completed.
5. 5. Communicate with jobsites when direct shipments are needed to ensure they can receive delivery on a certain date.
6. 6. Upload pictures of complete orders that have been checked for accuracy.
7. 7. Assist with Shipping Log as needed.
8. 8. Communicate and manage expedited order requests or tightened lead times with production team.
9. 9. Notify Sales Representatives of any order issues, updated projected ship dates, missed ship dates, etc. for communication with customers. Address customer inquiries related to order status or ship dates.
10. 10. Perform random thread inspections at times to verify conformance.
11. 11. Assist with ordering department supplies as needed.
12. 12. Assist with paperwork for production employees to make sure they are working on the correct jobs.
13. 13. Learn production positions and functions to help if needed.
14. 14. Willing and able to perform additional functions/duties as asked by the department Supervisor and/or Manager.
15. 15. At times be responsible for inventory counts of hardware, organizing and communicating with Supervisor and/or Manager to order as needed.

Competencies

1. 1. Ability to maintain positive relations within all levels of the organization.
2. 2. Ability to communicate, present facts and provide recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
3. 3. Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
4. 4. Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, adapt to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of service and response.
5. 5. Ability to work effectively with or without direct supervision, independently or in a team environment.
6. 6. Continuously focus on process improvement and proactively anticipate needs and present solutions.
7. 7. Ability to maintain professionalism while under pressure and in the face of adversity and work under critical deadlines and heavy workloads to support the company's critical functions.
8. 8. Must have a solid working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook applications.

Physical/Cognitive Demands

This is a physically active role including walking long distances (over uneven surfaces) to/within our production facility, lifting 50lbs or more, and standing for prolonged periods. Position also requires bending, stooping, squatting, or standing, as necessary. Cognitive abilities required include deductive reasoning, information ordering, oral comprehension, oral expression, problem sensitivity, written comprehension, and written expression. This job operates in a manufacturing plant setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, heavy machinery, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can at times be loud; the use of hearing protection is required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Mandatory weekend and overtime hours are required on a recurring basis.

Required Education and Experience

1. 1. HS Diploma/GED

Preferred Education and Experience

1. 1. NA

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.