What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping & Receiving Coordinator position at Janco Industries?
Our Purpose:
At Janco, we firmly believe our purpose is to Glorify God and serve the world with simplified solutions.
Our Core Values:
CUSTOMER-DRIVEN: We create success for our customers by delivering quality products and services.
TEAMWORK: We work together toward a common purpose
BE OUR BEST: We serve our customers with passion, energy, and confidence.
EMPOWER: We inspire courage, creativity, and continuous improvement.
RESPECT: We are straightforward with open minds and kind hearts.
FAMILY: We care for one another and appreciate each other’s unique gifts.
Position Summary:
Janco Industries, Inc. is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Shipping and Receiving Coordinator to join our manufacturing team! The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of the shipping and receiving functions, ensuring efficient material flow, inventory control, and compliance with safety and quality standards. This position requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments to meet on-time delivery expectations to our customers.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions:
- Obtain and verify the accuracy of scheduled shipment information to ensure timely processing and on-time delivery.
- Prepare and organize necessary documentation for all mail, freight, and ground shipments.
- Enter ground shipment details into the computer system accurately and in a timely manner.
- Retrieve appropriate inventory from Janco and Handy warehouses and stage it for shipment according to order specifications.
- Collect and record weights and measurements to determine the correct pallet sizes and packing methods to ensure safe transport.
- Affix accurate shipping labels to packed pallets, ensuring proper identification and shipping details are clearly marked.
- Inspect all products and contents to ensure they match the packing list and Bill of Lading, confirming the correct items and address information.
- Prepare and attach required customs documentation for international shipments in compliance with regulations.
- Ensure that shipments are safely and securely loaded into delivery and transport vehicles, following best practices.
- Use stretch wrap or metal banding to secure products to pallets, ensuring stability and safety during transit.
- Conduct daily preventive maintenance tasks, including fork truck inspections, recharging batteries, or replacing liquefied propane gas (LP) tanks as necessary.
- Receive all purchased components upon arrival, verifying the accuracy of shipments against corresponding paperwork.
- Communicate any discrepancies or issues with purchasing teams to facilitate resolution.
- Safely place received materials in their proper locations within the warehouse and update inventory records in the warehouse management software.
- Compare and verify outgoing shipment information such as counts, weights, and measurements against bills of lading, invoices, packing slips, and address labels.
- Maintain adequate inventory levels of packaging materials to support shipping operations.
- Interact with vendors and drivers in a professional and positive manner to ensure smooth operations.
- Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment to move products on and off delivery trucks safely.
- Adhere to established safety protocols and procedures at all times to ensure a safe working environment.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area, following company cleanliness standards.
- Assist with other operational tasks as required to support warehouse and shipping functions.
Position Qualifications:
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Capable of sustaining a high level of physical activity for extended periods, with primary duties requiring standing.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with colleagues, customers, and vendors.
- Excellent customer service skills, ensuring a positive experience for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to organize and prioritize daily tasks effectively, ensuring timely and efficient completion based on urgency and importance.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances and evolving job demands.
- Strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.
- A proactive sense of urgency, ensuring deadlines and operational targets are met.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently, taking initiative without direct supervision.
- Collaborative team player with the ability to contribute positively to group dynamics and work towards shared goals.
- Excellent communication skills, fostering clear and open dialogue with team members and other departments.
- Demonstrates commitment to upholding the company’s core values in all actions and decisions.
- Strong commitment to maintaining a safe working environment and adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines.
Skills and Abilities:
Education: High School Diploma
Experience: Manufacturing and/or metal fabrication environment with experience in a warehouse or shipping role a plus.
Computer Skills: Proficient in using computers. Ability to quickly learn new systems and manage data efficiently.
Certificates & Licenses: Forklift Operation Certification (can be acquired upon hire)
Physical Demands
Stand (C)
Walk (C)
Sit (O)
Handling/Fingering (C)
Reach Outward (O)
Reach Above Shoulder (O)
Climb (O)
Crawl (O)
Squat or Kneel (O)
Bend (O)
N (NOT APPLICABLE) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (OCCASIONALLY) Occupation requires this activity 0 – 2.5 hours/day
F (FREQUENTLY) Occupation required this activity 2.5 – 5.5 hours/day
C (CONSTANTLY Occupation requires this activity 5.5 hours/day
Other Physical Requirements:
Safety-toe shoes, protective eye wear, ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Work Environment:
Work is performed on the shop floor which is not climate controlled.
Janco Industries, Inc. has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform within another function to support business needs, as the Company may deem appropriate.