Warehouse - Shipping Coordinator

Scepter, a Myers Industries Company (NYSE: MYE), is a leading manufacturer of portable plastic containers for marine, consumer and military applications. Through smart choices and smarter design, the business doubled in size, started winning innovation awards, and earned a full 95% of the global marine fuel tank market. For the military, Scepter developed better packaging for the safe handling and storage of heavy caliber ammunition, converting from metal to plastic as the new standard. Their military fuel can is known by armies the world over as a “Scepter Can.” When Scepter turned its attention to the retail market, the company soon became trusted throughout the world for producing rugged, ergonomic, and easy-to-use fuel containers. Steady growth and expansion ensured Canada operations were strengthened with the purchase of a key facility in the heartland of America.

Job Overview:
Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, the Shipping Coordinator is responsible for preparing all documentation as it pertains to shipments and assigning and arranging carriers for shipments. This role also involves taking appropriate action to ensure that assigned shipping dates are met in the most cost-effective manner, and within shipping policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Warehouse Supervisor, determine methods of shipments, and coordinate and schedule truck pick-ups and deliveries, examine outgoing shipments, and continue to track shipments to ensure that specifications are met
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive shipping database, and verify and accurately record all shipping-related documentation
• Compare identifying information and counts, weighs or measures outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records
• Record shipping shortages and damages, and liaise with Warehouse Supervisor to resolve these issues
• Prepares for the receipt and shipment of small parcels, including coordination of product and display for trade show events.
• Provide support to Sales/Accounting teams by communicating needed information to resolve customer deductions as well as conflicts or discrepancies with customer orders and inventory available.
• Make recommendations on shipping procedures, policies and processes
• Prepare weekly composite shipping reports from documentation completed by shipping staff, and provide reports for review to Warehouse Supervisor
• Helps to promote a positive safety culture by ensuring all safety policies and procedures are being followed.
• Leads and maintains 5S in work area.
• Perform all other duties are requested

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Professional, respectful, and courteous demeanor towards internal and external customers
• Understanding and familiarity with shipping documentation flow, including export/import
• Knowledge of inventory management and computerized shipping systems
• Proven interpersonal, communication (oral and written), and time management skills
• Strong computer skills, specifically in MS Office, and integrated business systems
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent attention to details
• Able to grow and adapt to changing requirements, and learn new processes and/or procedures

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 1 year of direct experience is preferred, specifically within a manufacturing environment
• High school diploma required

Working Conditions

• Work conditions are consistent with a warehouse office environment within a manufacturing plant

Physical Requirements

• The Shipping Coordinator role requires frequent sitting, standing, and walking in order to gather data from various sources throughout the office. This role may also require lifting up to 25 lbs on occasion.

Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.