What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Coordinator I - 2nd Shift position at Vitamix?
Department: Shipping
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Shipping Supervisor
Job Grade: 19
Date: 10.26.18 Rev #: 1
PURPOSE
The Shipping Coordinator I prepares shipping documentation, processes orders, completes reports, and operates material handling equipment in a safe manner. The Coordinator is responsible for providing the material handling and processing support for all inbound/outbound parcel, LTL carriers and help with inventory control and warehouse organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations 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 Statement(s)
- Utilizes Company ERP system for shipping, receiving, tracking, of Vitamix products.
- Monitors, tracks, and restocks parts for shipping station. Weighs and records all airfreight shipments.
- Generates daily shipping labels for shipment. Ensure all products to be shipped have correct mailing label attached.
- Safely operates equipment to move finished product for shipping or storage, and when loading/unloading trucks. Exercise proper care in the use of tools, equipment and materials
- Pulls parts and product to package for shipping to customers. Stages product to be moved or shipped.
- Observes all prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain a clean and neat work area.
- Maintains a sense of urgency, exhibits a bias toward actions on getting the job done on schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Provides excellent customer service to internal customers.
- Creates bill of lading documentation using 3rd party logistics portals.
- Utilizes automatic labeling machine to execute sales orders.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
Previous experience in a shipping environment, or experience working as Vitamix Assembler
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Technical Skills:
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Experience with material handling equipment or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days
Competency Statement(s):
- Accountability
- Detail Orientation
- Service Oriented
- Communication
- Drive for Results
- Quality Focused
- Safety Focused
Other Requirements:
- Possesses and displays excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to convey information in a clear, focused and concise manner
- Demonstrated ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all levels of employees in a team-oriented environment
- Flexibility, resourcefulness and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing and growing environment
Amount of Travel Required: No travel required
# of Direct Reports: 0
Work Schedule: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift opportunities
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Manufacturing
The Company 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 supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.
