Shipping Clerk - Assistant

U.S. Alliance Paper; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paper company in New York is seeking a logistics coordinator. Responsibilities include managing outbound shipments, preparing shipping documents, and working closely with customer service. Candidates should have manufacturing experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Bilingual applicants (English/Spanish) are a plus. This position offers a dynamic work environment with tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, tissue converting preferable.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Must possess problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outbound shipments with customer service.
• Prepare bills of lading and shipping documents.
• Communicate with trucking representatives.

Skills

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Self-motivated with a positive attitude

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work with customer service to coordinate all outbound shipment to customers daily
• Stage outgoing shipments, to include: accuracy and consistency of paperwork, transportation detail, and removal from inventory
• Alert team members to any special loading configurations or customer delivery requirements
• Process Freight Orders
• Prepare bills of lading and all shipping documents daily
• Enter daily shipping transactions and inter-facility transfers, as required
• Print packing slips, track serial numbers applicable to daily shipments
• Communicate with trucking representatives to ensure compliance with our procedures and to rectify any issues which arise
• Compare identifying information and counts, weights and measure items of outgoing shipment to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records
• Coordinate cycle counts and assists in quarterly physical inventories
• Be an excellent problem solver, fast learner, and quick and flexible in adapting to changing circumstances
• Perform other job functions as assigned
• Take directions well.

Skills / Requirements

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, with tissue converting experience, a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivated, adaptable and have a positive attitude
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Excel, QuickBooks highly desirable
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Comfortable and flexible with tight deadlines, problem solving and varying demands.

Equal Opportunity Employer