What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Coordinator position at Fives?
Position Summary
We're Hiring
Fives Landis Corp (Gardner Abrasives) is actively seeking a Full-time Shipping Coordinator to join its team in South Beloit, Illinois.
Join Fives, an international industrial engineering company that was founded in 1812. For more than 200 years, Fives has created and designed sustainable solutions and technologies. As the Shipping Coordinator, you will join our local division, Gardner Abrasives which has been a global leader in custom-engineered abrasives grinding wheels since 1905. As a leading manufacturer of highly-engineer conventional and diamond & CBN superabrasive grinding wheels, we supply products to top manufacturers around the globe that help create medical devices, energy solutions, transportation, and much more.
When you join our team, you will contribute to a better world by helping provide essential grinding solutions that keep entire factories operational, foster job creation, and deliver precision products worldwide.
With you, Industry Can Do It!
We are seeking a candidate who is passionate and driven to continuously learn. Are you a tinkerer with an inventive mind who likes to work with your hands? Then we are eager to change the world with you!
Why join Fives?
By joining our team at Fives, you will be part of a company that believes in your success and growth.
We created a work environment that has a true team feeling, where you can learn, grow, and develop, both professionally and personally. We provide training and hands-on learning with an expert.
Together, we can shape the world, one abrasive at a time! Join our team and come invent a better tomorrow.
JOB CONTENT
We are currently seeking a candidate who has the desire to prove that industry can do it!
The Shipping Coordinator is responsible for shipping documentation including bills of lading and shipping labels. Routes outgoing shipments through various freight carrier websites and schedules transportation of shipments.
At Fives we all have a part to play in achieving a common purpose. Your role will be to:
- Communicates with sales, accounting, and shipping departments to determine daily shipping needs.
- Prepares accurate freight quotes for sales department.
- Coordinates pick up of all freight leaving facility; sets up logistic shipments using customer websites.
- Processes shipments in SAP including changes to shipping instructions and reasons for late deliveries.
- Locates the freight charges from carrier websites and calculates rates using Focus Logistics
- Communicates the progress of claims, shipping delays, and transport issues with necessary departments.
- Data entry in SAP; enter work orders.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Prior Shipping Coordinator experience.
- Manufacturing environment experience a plus.Computer literacy skills.
- SAP knowledge a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated and can work independently and/or within a team setting.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Spanish speaking a plus.
BENEFITS:
- 13 Paid holidays Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Medical — Dental — Vision
- ID theft protection
- Hands-on training
- Wellness programs with $ incentives
- Employee engagement activities
- Community initiatives
REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT / PPE (On the manufacturing floor):
- Safety glasses Steel toe shoes
SCHEDULE & PAY:
- Ability to commute: 481 Gardner Street, South Beloit, IL 61080
- Schedule: 8 hour shifts, Monday-Friday
- 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
