Shipping Coordinator

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical and dental options

Paid time off

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is looking for an individual to provide logistical support under moderate supervision, facilitating communication among production, sales, and distribution. Responsibilities include coordinating transportation providers, maintaining inventory, and auditing invoices.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma with up to 2 years of experience, possess good customer service skills, and demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Competitive pay rates ranging from $24.00 to $26.00.

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years of relevant experience in logistics or accounting.
• Ability to work Tuesday through Thursday from 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication between production, sales, and distribution.
• Coordinates transportation for prompt shipment movement.
• Audits invoices and manages logistics accounts.
• Maintains inventory and coordinates freight shipments.
• Tracks shipping errors and performs physical inventories.
• Ensures safety practices are followed.

Skills

Customer service skills

Written and oral communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Basic accounting knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High school diploma

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.

Schedule

Tuesday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM (4/10’s)

Key Responsibilities

• 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 cycle 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.
• 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 Tues-Thurs from 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM.

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.

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

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