Logistics Clerk

US Farathane; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Product Logistics Clerk to manage clerical responsibilities in the shipping department. This role is crucial for ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining accuracy in customer and carrier systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and mathematical skills, along with the ability to multitask effectively. Join a company that values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and 401k plans. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while advancing your career in logistics.

Benefits

Medical

Vision

401k

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job promotional opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional communication skills via phone and email are essential.
• Strong mathematical skills and multitasking ability required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and log emergency and premium freight shipments.
• Prepare shipping documents and monitor material movements.
• Act as a backup to the Shipping Supervisor and assist as needed.

Skills

Professional communication skills

Strong mathematical skills

Ability to perform multiple tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1-3 years of experience

Tools

Parts +

Job description

Diversity is an integral part of our corporate culture and success at USF. We welcome all individuals.

Location: Port Huron, MI

Job Id: 1517

# of Openings: 1

US Farathane is seeking an experienced Product Logistics Clerk. This position handles the clerical responsibilities for the shipping department to ensure 100% on-time delivery as well as 100% customer and carrier systems accuracy by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and Log (premium freight log) Emergency and premium freight shipments. This includes tracking outgoing expedites from conception to delivery and communicating tracking information to materials and Management teams.
• Prepare and distribute all shipping documents as needed, including shippers, BOL, and export docs using Parts +. This should include printing and distribution of pick sheets sent from Customer Service as well as generating picks for customers that ship multiple times daily.
• Coordinate and monitor Day and Ross (REI) movements between buildings and outside service suppliers. This should include staying in contact with truck driver via phone and/or radio to ensure movement of product in a timely manner.
• Monitor Material move boards to ensure material movement requests are being completed in a timely manner. Follow up on those items that remain open beyond requested timing (red on board).
• Update and Monitor Container Boards daily. Ensure proper scanning of Stellantis containers at risk of inventory run out prior to ASN being sent.
• Monitor all ASN sent through process to ensure no EDI errors. Follow up on all EDI errors for closure utilizing IT help tickets when needed.
• Trace shipments for POD as required and provide BOL copies upon request.
• Maintain Shipper files including boxing up and properly marking for long term storage.
• Notify team of all short shipments using “Short ship Escalation” email group.
• Perform other duties as needed to support efficient management of Plant.
• Responsible for attending all routing/logistics related conference calls and training as required.
• Maintain shipping schedule master by window time and dock assignment.
• Schedule and monitor re-packer as needed to protect proper container shipments.
• Cycle count containers as needed.
• Schedule LTL shipments through Carrier systems as needed ensuring information accuracy.
• Request additional trucks or cancellation of trucks utilizing carrier and/or customer specific systems based on requirements.
• Schedule REI for weekend coverage as needed after gaining approval from Materials Manager and/or GM.
• Act as a back-up to Shipping Supervisor as needed. 2nd shift will be responsible to give direction to shipping clerks reporting any issues and/or concerns to Shipping Supervisor and Material Manager for follow-up.
• Locate missing inventory as requested. Follow up with Materials Manager and Inventory Control Analyst for inventory not located.
• Communicate with Audit when parts needed to cover shipments. Follow product shipment from Petit to Beard via REI.
• Prepare and process Fed Ex shipments daily.
• Update NAFTA/USMCA requests as needed.
• Respond to Customer requests as needed in the absence of a Customer Service representative and escalate any issues to Materials Manager when necessary.
• Participate in year-end inventory.
• Participate in 6S and CI.
• It is the responsibility of ALL employees to act for nonconforming related items identified by employees. All warehouse employees should monitor all storage areas for safety and cleanliness and request immediate action of any issues.
• All requested vacation time and call-offs should be communicated to the Shipping Supervisor with Materials Manager in copy.
• Supervisor Responsibilities - If this position becomes vacant the Shipping Supervisor will resume responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Professional communication skills via phone and email.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in tandem.
• Must always maintain a professional demeanor.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• One to 3 years’ experience and/or training or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to use hands to fingers, reach with hands and/or arms and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is required to regularly lift up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include:

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical
• Vision
• 401k
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!

US Farathane provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, or status as a protected veteran.