Logistics Coordinator - Canduct Boardman

Responsible for the timely packaging and shipping of completed orders to all Canduct customers.

Core Competencies

• Logistics knowledge

• Use of ERP system for scheduling and documentation

• Operating loading/lifting equipment

• Strong communication and relationship development

• Basic math skills - Conversion of units from production to shipping

• Decision making and judgment

• Planning, prioritizing, and organizing

• Results driven

Job Responsibilities

• Communication and Coordination: Coordinate with customer service, production, warehouse, and other team members to ensure timely loading and dispatch of trucks as per schedule.

• Coordinate booking of trucks with freight carriers.

• Communicate loading schedules, special handling instructions, and any specific customer requirements to drivers and shipping partners.

• Communicate status updates to plant team.

• Shipping Documentation: Generate shipping documentation, including bills of lading, packing slips, and shipping labels, using computer software or manual methods as required.

• Ensure accuracy of shipping information, including product details, quantities, pricing, and destination addresses; verify and record shipment weights, dimensions, and other relevant data for each load.

• Provide copy of signed shipping paperwork to Accounts Receivable.

• Filing, organizing, checking, and auditing shipping paperwork.

• Use of forklift to safely and efficiently load trucks with goods according to shipping schedules and loading plans.

• Organize and secure cargo to prevent damage during transit.

• Utilize appropriate lifting and loading equipment to handle heavy or bulky items.

• Conduct visual inspections of goods before loading to identify any damaged or defective items on all outbound shipments.

• Communicate any discrepancies or issues with inventory or shipment contents to the appropriate personnel.

• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations while operating equipment and handling cargo.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area to minimize safety hazards and facilitate efficient workflow.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

• Work with appropriate personnel to resolve issues related, but not limited to carriers and invoicing.

• Back up for Receiving/Warehouse, when needed.

• Develop and implement process improvements to continually improve performance measures.

• Report progress of improvement projects to Planning Supervisor.

• Perform any other duties, assignments, or special projects that may be assigned by the Supervisor or Production Manager.

• Initiate, propose or provide solutions related to potential process improvements to reduce or eliminate the generation of waste.

• Ensure output meets quality standards.

• Ensure all health and safety precautions are taken, policies are followed and enforced.

• Loading Trucks

• Quality Control

Qualifications

• High school diploma

• Minimum three (3) years shipping experience, preferably in manufacturing

• Minimum three (3) years safe forklift experience, certified forklift operator

Skills

• • Excellent ability to work within a team environment

• • Proficient in the use computer, including ERP system

• • Must be well organized with the ability to handle changing priorities

• • Excellent attention to detail

• • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

• • Ability to interact with internal and external customers clearly and effectively on a variety of levels.