Shipping Coordinator - Manufacturing

Principal Manufacturing Corporation; Broadview (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

401K matching

Medical benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Job summary

Principal Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Shipping Coordinator in Broadview, IL. You will arrange transportation, schedule deliveries, and coordinate with production and customer relations to ensure on-time shipments.

The role requires shipping/transportation experience, knowledge of MS Office, and strong organizational and communication skills. Forklift experience is a plus; paid holidays, PTO, 401K matching, medical benefits and competitive hourly rates are offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or related on-the-job experience.
• Shipping and transportation experience.
• Forklift experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Knowledge of customer specifications and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Schedule trucks for daily pick-ups and update daily schedules.
• Get quotes for shipping needs and prepare paperwork (UPS, DHL, FedEx).
• Coordinate with production, accounting and customer relations.
• Ensure shipments meet customer deadlines and cost targets.
• Manage international shipments and freight documentation.

Skills

Shipping experience

Forklift experience

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Principal Manufacturing is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to join our team in Broadview, IL. As a leader in fineblanking, conventional stamping and plastic injection molding, Principal Manufacturing sets itself above the competition.

As a Shipping Coordinator, you will be responsible for facilitating the shipping of products from one destination to another. Arrange transportation, schedule, and orchestrate deliveries to meet customer demand with little to no delay. Coordinates with Other Department for shipping schedules

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Schedule trucks for daily pick-ups.
• Update daily truck schedule for pick-ups.
• Get quotes for shipping needs.
• Communicate with production and customer relations.
• Facilitate the shipping of products from one destination to another.
• Arrange transportation and orchestrate deliveries to meet customer demand with little to no delay.
• Prepare daily expedited reports.
• Manage documents for shipment, BOL, Shippers and Certs.
• Manages activities throughout the order fulfilment and transportation cycle to make sure established deadlines are met.
• Process shipment and create UPS, DHL and Fed Ex paperwork.
• Continually reviews freight costs, transportation rates, and expedite cost. Keeping costs down where possible.
• Communicate with accounting with daily freight and 3rd party paperwork
• Enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Resolve worker problems or collaborate with employees to assist in problem resolution with shipments or paperwork.
• Manage and create documentation for international shipments.
• Train team members

Required Skill/Knowledge

• High School diploma or related on-the-job experience
• Shipping and transportation experience.
• Forklift experience a plus
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office i.e., of Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Knowledge of customer specifications.
• Decision making ability.
• Organizational skills.
• Practical mindset
• Ability to priorities.
• Communication skills

We offer paid holidays, PTO, 401K matching, medical benefits and competitive hourly rates