Traffic Coordinator (1st Shift)

PPG Industries; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Education opportunities

Growth opportunities

Job summary

PPG Industries is seeking a Traffic Coordinator (1st shift) to ensure efficient deliveries and optimize distribution procedures at the Oak Creek, WI plant. You will design transportation workflows, analyze freight costs, and help maximize customer satisfaction while reporting to the Logistics Supervisor.

This on-site role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet delivery schedules. The position emphasizes compliance with DOT/IMDG/IATA for dangerous goods, proficiency in

Qualifications

• Required reading, writing and communication in English.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and follow written/verbal instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Excel charts/graphs for department performance.

Responsibilities

• Process shipments in the ERP system.
• Create Bills of Lading for shipments.
• Prepare hazardous shipping papers.
• Coordinate daily with Final Inspection and Marketing/Customer Service for on-time deliveries.
• Process shipments on carrier websites for domestic and international destinations.
• Contact carriers for pickups and process ASNs per customer requirements.
• Support Export Control on export shipments.
• Follow Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.

Skills

English communication

Basic math

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

As a Traffic Coordinator (1st Shift), you will ensure efficient deliveries and maximize customer satisfaction by following distribution procedures. You will evaluate and design transportation and distribution procedures to maximize delivery efficiency. You will research and analyze freight costs and classifications, delivery methods, and delivery schedules to minimize delivery costs and maximize customer satisfaction. You will report to the Logistics Supervisor and be onsite at the Oak Creek, WI plant.

PPG Offers Excellent Benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, additional retirement benefits, continuing education, and growth opportunities!

This is a 1st shift role, Monday-Friday, 6:30AM to 3PM Central. Weekends will be required as needed to support production.

Responsibilities

• Process shipments in the ERP system.
• Create BOL’s for shipments.
• Prepare hazardous shipping papers.
• Coordinate daily with Final Inspection and Marketing/Customer Service groups to ensure on-time deliveries to customers.
• Process shipments on carrier websites to domestic and International destinations (Bills of Lading, Air Waybills, and supporting documents).
• Contact carriers for pickups. Process ASN’s (Advanced Shipping Notice) per customer requirements.
• Will also support Export Control Personnel on Export shipment transactions.
• Will follow Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements at all times.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of shipment experience in a transportation, logistics, or supply chain role.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions.
• The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and proficiency with Microsoft Office is a plus.
• Must be proficient in Excel and Word; will be creating Excel charts and graphs for tracking department performance.
• Will be required to complete the following certifications and perform the task of processing Dangerous Goods shipments in compliance with DOT (Department of Transportation), IMDG (Int’l Maritime Dangerous Goods Code), and IATA (Int’l Air Transport Assoc.) for documentation, marking, labeling, and packaging of Dangerous Goods.

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG onX.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon’tstop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellentoperators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, weidentifyproblems, takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

PPGpaysequal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentityor expression.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurancecoveragesand benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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