Shipping Coordinator/Dispatcher

All Weather Architectural Aluminum

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The Shipping Coordinator is responsible for preparing shipping documentation and coordinating shipping arrangements with customers and drivers. The individual will be working closely with the production, sales, and shipping department, assisting and handling the needs of internal and external customers. The Shipping Coordinator's skills should include but not limited to organizational skills, computer competencies, accuracy, customer service, and effective communication.

Benefits offered to all employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Vacation pay
• Sick Days and Paid Holidays
• Performance based bonuses

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to learn and work in ERP Software

• Print packing slips and cross-check with computer software to ensure accuracy

• Prepare and print shipping labels/delivery tags corresponding to shipping needs

• Coordinate with company driver or outside carrier and schedule shipping for each delivery

• Ensure drivers have their overnight driving schedules

• Ensure delivery schedules are coordinated with the customer and communicated in a timely manner

• Track and coordinate truck service and maintenance

• Maintain driver paperwork/logs. Logbook experience is not required.

• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

• Maintain reliable and consistent punctuality and attendance.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills necessary to facilitate difficult situations

• Strong time management and the ability to respond promptly to customer needs

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Computer literacy with ability to learn new computer software programs

• Maintains professional, friendly demeanor

• Exhibits strong organizational skills

• Capable of conducting independent research

• Anticipate and adapt to change without losing focus on goals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires sitting for long periods of time; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. This position also requires walking in the shipping and receiving area. Researching missing items, or items that need to be located to make deliveries.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. Some time is spent in the plant walking in varying temperatures.

All Weather Architectural Aluminum provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, All Weather Architectural Aluminum complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

* This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.*

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• 1 years in shipping and receiving

• Previous customer service or client relations experience

Computer Skills: MS Word & Excel, Outlook, and database software