Packline Coordinator

Pridgeon & Clay Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pridgeon & Clay Inc. in Grand Rapids seeks a Packline Coordinator for the 1st shift 06:30am-02:30pm to oversee packing, shipping and receiving activities and ensure on-time, defect-free fulfillment.

You will support the Shipping & Receiving Supervisor and Materials Manager, supervise shift teams, manage bills of lading, ASN transmission, RF transactions, and uphold quality and safety standards. Candidates need a high school diploma, the P&C Hilo license (or the ability to obtain one), strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• General quality knowledge including visual defects and mixed parts.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn RF system and read orders to meet on-time delivery.
• Proficiency with Bill of Lading and ASN processes.
• Computer literacy and good attendance.
• Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Supervisor and Materials Manager in leading shift packing/shipping/receiving teams.
• Coordinate packing teams to meet customer requirements and quality standards.
• Manage Bills of Lading confirmations and ASN transmissions.
• Read orders, prioritize tasks, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Perform RF transactions to maintain inventory integrity.
• Maintain 5S workplace organization and safety compliance.
• Provide feedback and training to team members.
• Communicate with management to improve teamwork and performance.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF system

QAD functions

Bills of Lading

ASN processing

Hilo license

Job description

Position: Packline Coordinator

1st Shift 06:30am-02:30pm

Pay: $23-26

Reports to: Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

Mission: The Packline Coordinator assists the Supervisor and the Materials Manager in leading the shift's packing, shipping and receiving teams too accurately and efficiently pack, ship and receive defect free product on time, in an exemplary manner according to the company quality policies.

Qualified candidates will possess the following Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• A P&C Hilo license (or the ability to pass both written and practical tests to obtain one)
• General quality knowledge (including visual defects, missing operations and mixed parts)
• Good communication and organizational skills
• The ability to learn:
  • the RF system to perform transactions to train other Packers;
  • to read orders and prioritize pack line duties to meet 100% on time delivery schedule;
  • the manufacturing process of parts packed;
  • QAD functions for packing and shipping; to create, change shippers and change Bill of Lading forms; to attach product to a shipper;
  • to confirm shippers and send ASN's (advanced shipping notification);
  • the quality transactions, the RJ to reject parts so customer concerns get handled on the off shifts;
  • the DP to disposition product so it can be put in stock and to train others the quality transactions;
  • the difference between P&C order numbers and customer order numbers
• Computer literacy
• An excellent work record, including attendance
• Previous leadership experience

(Minimum requirements are updated annually to meet the demands of various positions; employees hired prior to the latest revision update may not meet all current requirements)

The Primary Activities of the Packing-Shipping-Receiving Coordinator include:

Leadership:

• Assist Supervisor in gathering information, documenting data, and providing input obtained through observation for performance appraisals for the shift's team members.
• Assist On the Job Trainers in training new team members in how to best perform the duties they are responsible for performing.
• Coordinate the shift's packing teams with regard to customer requirements, quality regarding UQA parts (Union Station Quality Parts), and approval from Quality Engineer.
• Distribute necessary work to be performed throughout the shift by Material Handlers and Packers.

Standard Work:

• Coordinate the confirmation of bills of lading and ensure ASN's are accurately sent to customers. Document short shipments and notify customer service and distribution management of the shortages via email.
• Read and fill customer orders by using visual aids and instructions to complete order requirements. Package parts efficiently, using proper information and labels, cleaning off all old labels, and using correct containers to ship customer orders.
• Coordinate product received for expedited orders during the shift.
• Review department production sheets for accuracy.
• Operate and maintain department hilo(s) by completing hilo safety and maintenance check lists on a daily basis, as well as reporting all mechanical problems.

• Prioritize, coordinate, and set up required orders to be shipped according to customer pick-up window times with the shipping and pack line teams.

Pack Rate:

• Review manning assignments of the shift's packaging and shipping-receiving teams, and redirect manpower as needed to ensure daily packing and shipping goals are met.
• Assure products to be shipped are properly labeled and that bills of lading are accurate and timely.
• Assist packers in the staging of future jobs by loading parts or empty containers.
• Move completed totes from the pack line onto skids to be shrink-wrapped.
• Label shrink-wrapped skids, ensuring all necessary information is present on labels before forwarding to shipping.

RF Transactions:

• Create customer labels using the RF system, as well as correct and report any shift errors (such as missing labels, duplicate labels, inventory adjustments, etc.)
• Perform RF transactions to maintain inventory integrity and report errors for inventory adjustment. Use inventory on "First In-First Out" (F.I.F.O.) basis.
• Complete reject transactions when required, as well as prepare/update shipment reports (pick list, hot list).
• Perform the necessary RF transactions to properly maintain a daily parts inventory. Forward information to Team Leaders and/or Inventory Control Department as needed.

Continuous Improvement/Lean Principles:

• Maintain a list of contacts for parts needed, quality problems, presses, customer service, outside processes, scheduling, inventory tracking, and obtaining customer order updates.
• Contact maintenance for emergency equipment or building repairs and notify team Leader and Manager of issues.

Quality:

• Properly handle customer concerns or internal quality issues that occur during the shift.
• Know, understand, and communicate the quality requirements used within the packaging and shipping/receiving departments, and ensure those requirements are followed daily by the shift's team. Report any issues to Team Leaders.
• Inspect parts being packaged for visual defects, missing operations, or mixed parts. Verify part numbers and ensure all processes are complete.
• Report any non-conforming product or mislabeled product to Quality Assurance.

Safety/5S:

• Utilize 5S workplace organization to maintain a clean work station, department and warehouse.
• Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area.
• Ensure compliance with all ISO-14001, TS16949, and safety regulations as specified by the company.

Teamwork/Dependability:

• Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job.
• Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management, including training and validating/appraising work as appropriate.
• Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives.
• Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner, while treating all co-workers with dignity and respect.
• Assist in maintaining P&C values (Integrity, People, Customers, Ownership, We can if...Safety) daily, through thoughts and actions.