Shipping and Receiving Specialist

ProTrans; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

ProTrans in Laredo, TX seeks a Shipping & Receiving Specialist to coordinate movement of materials from suppliers through the Service Center Network. You will dispatch service requirements and maintain liaison between dock operations and customers.

Responsibilities include tracking data, reporting to customers, preparing inbound/outbound documents, and providing excellent service. 1–2 years of related experience preferred; English is required with bilingual Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; associate degree preferred but not required.
• 1–2 years related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, schedules, and dispatches all service requirements from local pickups through deliveries.
• Must be direct liaison between dock operations and internal/external customers.
• Responsible for tracking, data input, and reporting of information to external and internal customers.
• Responsible for inter‑company and intra‑company communication.
• Works with planning group on coordinating facility outbound volume.
• Provides customer service to internal and external customers.
• Prepares all inbound and outbound documentation.
• Additional clerical duties as assigned.
• Validates and verifies materials on dock to include labeling, pulling packing slips, moving boxes, opening boxes.
• Generates reports providing Dock Coordinators with the critical shipping information.
• May oversee loading activities (varies by center).

Skills

Database software

Internet software

Inventory software

Order processing systems

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Salary: $17.00 plus $.50 second shift differential pay

POSITION DEPARTMENT Shift SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Shipping & Receiving Specialist Transportation 2 OFF OFF OFF OFF 1:00 PM 12:00 AM 1:00 PM 12:00 AM 1:00 PM 12:00 AM OFF OFF 7:00 AM 6:00 PM Shipping & Receiving Specialist Transportation 2 7:00 AM 6:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 AM OFF OFF OFF OFF 1:00 PM 12:00 AM 1:00 PM 12:00 AM OFF OFF

Summary

This position coordinates the movement of customer's materials from suppliers through our Service Center Network.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates, schedules, and dispatches all service requirements from local pickups through deliveries.
• Must be direct liaison between dock operations and internal/external customers.
• Responsible for tracking, data input, and reporting of information to external and internal customers.
• Responsible for inter‑company and intra‑company communication.
• Works with planning group on coordinating facility outbound volume.
• Provides customer service to internal and external customers.
• Prepares all inbound and outbound documentation.
• Additional clerical duties as assigned.
• Validates and verifies materials on dock to include labeling, pulling packing slips, moving boxes, opening boxes.
• Generates reports providing Dock Coordinators with the critical shipping information.
• May oversee loading activities (varies by center).

Other Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of database software, internet software, inventory software, order processing systems, spreadsheet software, and word processing software.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or general education degree (GED), associate degree from a two‑year college or university preferred, not required; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or managers, clients, customers, and the public. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and write in English is required. Bilingual English/Spanish is desired in some centers.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to type, handle, or feel and is required to talk. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand or walk. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employees must be able to hear to perform their essential job functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.