1st Shift Shipping Coordinator/Supervisor

Description

About US Tarp

US Tarp® designs, manufactures, and distributes load containment and cargo protection tarping systems, controls and tarps for commercial vehicles serving the Construction & Landscaping, Agriculture and Recycling & Refuse markets. Our products are engineered to protect cargo, the motoring public and drivers by providing safe, reliable and efficient tarping solutions. 

Why US Tarp

Our goal is to be the most responsive tarping systems supplier on the market. We are innovative, hands-on, and driven to solve customer problems. Our culture and success are built around our core values: Trust, Integrity, Resourcefulness, Passion, Collaboration and Respect. In 2023, US Tarp was named a Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey which measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few. The Top Workplaces honor reflects our commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration and growth.

Location

US Tarp is headquartered on the shores of Lake Michigan in South Haven, Michigan, with a distribution hub in Salt Lake City, Utah. 

We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K with Employer Match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Competitive Compensation
• Clean Environment
• Professional Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

About the Job

Operations Employees working in the Shipping Department are responsible for the timely packaging and shipping of US Tarp products. They are trained to use tools and equipment for ensuring secure and proper on-time shipments. In addition, they assist with the needs in other departments to ensure US Tarp products are produced and shipped on time.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

· Prepares shipments for postal or commercial conveyance; determines most economical and efficient shipping method; selects appropriate shipping container; packs items to ensure safe delivery

· Prepares bills of lading; checks items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain that quantities, destination, and routing are all correct

· Provide shipping quotes to sales team as required

· Ensure appropriate payment has been processed prior to shipping product 

· Traces lost shipments and/or customer claims of list shipments; initiates proof of delivery documents

· Maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file shipping/receiving records

· Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards

· Supervise team performance and productivity; supporting individual training and development. 

· Work in assigned areas to support the needs of the shift and/or the department to ensure quality production and on-time order fulfillment.

· Organize production workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules.

· Encourage teamwork and communication among all US Tarp operations. 

· Train, oversee and coach employees, helping to resolve work-related problems.

· Maintain a safe working environment by training and monitoring employees’ use of equipment.

· Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly.

· Submit reports on performance and progress for production, safety, and employee performance.

· Identify and communicate production and inventory challenges; working with other leaders to resolve issues. 

· Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements.

· Operate a forklift, as needed.

· Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification. 
• Ability to read, write, perform simple arithmetic, and measure accurately.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in production and documentation.
• Ability to understand and maintain quality and safety standards.
• Ability to route and distribute materials.
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate channels.
• Knowledge of postal or commercial shipping methods and procedures.
• Ability to operate standard professional office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fax machines, and file cabinets.
• Ability to prepare and maintain routine administrative paperwork.