Shipping Coordinator

Greif; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 31,918 - 54,304; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Greif, a global leader in performance packaging, is seeking a Shipping Coordinator in Alsip, Illinois. This role involves coordinating transportation for shipments, maintaining inventory, and assisting in logistics account management. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and relevant experience, along with good customer service and communication skills. Compensation ranges from $23.17 to $39.42 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, and paid time off from day one.

Qualifications

• Typically possesses a high school diploma and up to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work M-F 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM with flexibility to work OT as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates transportation providers for shipment movement.
• Assists in daily logistics account activities and auditing invoices.
• Maintains inventory and coordinates freight shipments.
• Tracks and troubleshoots shipping errors.

Skills

Good customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Basic knowledge of accounting practices

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office Suite knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Our Vision

Being the customer service company in the world.

Our Purpose

Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials.

Job Requisition #

033680 Shipping Coordinator (Open)

Job Description

Job Summary

Under moderate supervision, facilitates communication between production, sales, and distribution stages. Assists Logistics team with account management, including performing and auditing invoicing. Problems faced are typically of a routine nature.

Key Responsibilities

Mon-Fri 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM (OT as Required)

• Coordinates transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments.
• Assists in daily logistic account activities as well as in the auditing of invoices and set up of accounts for payment.
• Maintains inventory and coordinates freight shipments and document preparation.
• Reviews purchase orders and shipping documents to ensure accuracy.
• Tracks and troubleshoots shipping errors.
• Performs physical inventories and cycles counts, and orders materials and supplies as needed. Reconciles inventory discrepancies and updates the inventory system when necessary.
• May assist with identifying improvement opportunities across the site, including in the inventory and counting processes.
• May perform accounting support activities.
• May assist with transportation scheduling and warehouse operations.
• Incorporates and ensures safety observances are met, including use of all PPE by colleagues, ensuring guards and safety features are working, and promoting good daily safety practices and habits, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• Typically possesses a high school diploma and up to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work M-F 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM with flexibility to work OT as needed.

Knowledge And Skills

• Good customer service skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, good attention to detail, and the ability to effectively balance multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Basic knowledge of accounting practices.
• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.

At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $23.17 - $39.42. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $24.00 to $26.00. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.

EEO Statement

https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.