Shipping Specialist

SUMMARY

Performs a variety of routine and specialized shipping tasks such as, processing shipments in various transport systems, preparing shipment documents including packing slips, commercial invoices, & BOL's, comparing identifying information on outgoing shipments with packing slips or other documents to ensure accuracy. Prepares outgoing shipments for pick-up and updates ERP system and internal customers as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Collaborates and communicates with logistics team members, account managers, freight carriers, and others involved in the shipment of parts and products.
• Prepares shipments for postal or commercial transport; determines most economical and efficient shipping method or customer preferred method; selects appropriate shipping container; ensures all shipment receive the proper labeling and charges; packs items to ensure safe delivery.
• Prepares bills of lading; checks items to be shipped against orders to ascertain that quantities, destination, and routing are correct.
• Sorts, counts, packages, labels, insures, and / or logs inventory when shipped.
• Enters all shipping data into the ERP system daily, accurately, and completely.
• Completes international bills of lading and documentation.
• Tracks, traces, and updates the status of outgoing shipments as needed.
• Researches and traces lost shipments and / or customer claims of lost shipments, and initiates proof of shipment and related documents.
• Operates dolly, pallet jack, and / or forklift in loading shipments onto delivery and / or freight vehicles.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Engages with vendors and drivers with a positive attitude.
• Provides additional backup support for receiving and transportation teams.
• Performs other duties as directed by leadership.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. ?The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasional : activity exists less than 1 / 3 of the time.

Frequent : activity exists 1 / 3 and 2 / 3 of the time.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and vets.