Shipping Specialist

We are Kolpak! We design, manufacture and supply best-in-class commercial walk-in coolers, freezers, and refrigeration equipment for the global foodservice market. We empower you to grow with us. We recognize you and reward you. We win together as one team.

As a Shipping Specialist, you will be responsible for reviewing customer orders and shipping schedule to ensure availability of units for timely delivery. Perform varied administrative duties with a height of awareness and sensitivity while serving the customer. The position requires wide degree of latitude in planning and demonstration of assignments following policy or practice.

Reporting directly to the Shipping Supervisor, this position is based in Parsons, Tennessee.

Major Accountability:

• Review customer orders and shipping schedule to ensure availability of units for timely delivery.
• Arrange for outbound transportation on both domestic and international orders. Track orders as needed.
• Complete all documentation for shipment of goods including bills of lading, commercial invoices, export document, truck manifests.
• Compliance with the documented Corporate routing guidelines

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for execution and communication of shipping change orders/updates
• Prioritize shipments considering customer status, unit availability, promised ship date and customer requests.
• Maintain shipment and transaction data in the database.
• Work with LTL, full truck load, air and vessel carriers and schedule
• Respond to freight billing inquiries.
• Track and ensure freight is delivered to destination.
• Respond to numerous freight inquiries.

Job Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum 3 years of experience in shipping and/or logistics; in lieu of diploma, 4 years of experience will suffice.
• Intermediate proficiency level in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook required
• Experience with an ERP and strong logistics background including familiarity in working with LTL and Full Truck carriers; preferred Certified Hazmat shipper
• Must be detail oriented, exercising judgment and serving customers timely.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Typical office environment: Ability to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required.

Our Benefits:

We believe that our people our one of our most valuable assets. That’s why we provide our employees with a competitive benefits package that helps protect their health, income and lifestyle. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following:

• Competitive wage
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) savings plan
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental Health Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Basic Life Insurance
• Leave Program
• Employee Events and more…

Kolpak is dedicated to ensuring confidence in the future of food service businesses and operations. Since 1969, Kolpak has manufactured quality, reliable, and efficient walk-in coolers, freezers, and refrigeration that protects our customers’ products and promises they need to deliver, both today and for years to come. Our commitment to the industry and our customers has made Kolpak a leading global brand. The Kolpak facility is centrally located between Memphis and Nashville, just off I-40 on the beautiful Tennessee River in Parsons, TN. Kolpak, a Welbilt brand, is a division of Ali Group.

For more information about Kolpak, visit www.kolpak.com

Kolpak, a Welbilt company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local law.