What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Specialist position at Kobayashi Healthcare International Inc.?
Kobayashi is a dynamic, growing company driven by innovation, collaboration, and diversity. At our U.S. headquarters in Dalton, GA, you’ll benefit from global perspectives and an open and honest culture. Kobayashi also provides an excellent benefits package that includes health insurance, dental insurance, 401K, paid vacations, career development, and much more.
Position
Shipping Specialist
Reports to
SOP Manager
Department
Kobayashi Distribution Center
Job Purpose
The Shipping Specialist monitors an assigned customer list and ensures all freight functions including order pick/pack, freight assignment, documentation and ASN's are performed according to company and departmental guidelines. The position holder is expected to take ownership and be the authority as to the specific requirements of all customers on their assigned list. This includes making sure they are aware and take needed actions to ensure that all shipments meet customer requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
1) The Shipping Specialist performs freight functions including shipping, documentation and ASN's. Maintain focus in their specialized areas and adhere to all company guidelines.
2) Monitors, verifies that all routing guides, BOL’s, labels and other tools are updated so that shipped goods meet customer requirements. If unable to get clarification, requests support from Management.
3) Makes sure shipments are picked, shipped and closed in a timely manner that fulfills customer requirements.
4) Makes sure all documentation, paper and electronic is 100% accurate, complete and provided in a timely manner.
5) Uses IT assets (Sage500, True Commerce, Freightview) prudently and wisely to accomplish assigned goals.
6) Runs daily reports to make sure all functions in area are complete. Escalate/ resolve any issues that threaten to negatively impact our ability to pick, ship and close customer orders on-time.
7) The Shipping Specialist is the expert for assigned customer list
8) Demonstrates good judgement when deciding how to handle day to day and unusual issues with customers, vendors and team members.
Qualifications
A working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Previous experience in a warehouse/distribution center is preferred
Strong keyboarding, data entry and computing skills
Ability to work well with others in time-sensitive situations.
Working Conditions
This position is in an office environment. Occasionally the position holder might walk through a distribution center/warehouse/dock area.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
Application Question(s):
- Required: What are your salary expectations for the position? A range is fine.
Experience:
- Shipping/Distribution: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24,600 - $31,200