Shipping Specialist

Description:

SUMMARY

Performs a variety of routine and specialized shipping tasks such as, processing shipments in various transport systems, preparing shipment documents including packing slips, commercial invoices, & BOL’s, comparing identifying information on outgoing shipments with packing slips or other documents to ensure accuracy. Prepares outgoing shipments for pick-up and updates ERP system and internal customers as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Collaborates and communicates with logistics team members, account managers, freight carriers, and others involved in the shipment of parts and products.

- Prepares shipments for postal or commercial transport; determines most economical and efficient shipping method or customer preferred method; selects appropriate shipping container; ensures all shipment receive the proper labeling and charges; packs items to ensure safe delivery.

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

- Sorts, counts, packages, labels, insures, and/or logs inventory when shipped.

- Enters all shipping data into the ERP system daily, accurately, and completely.

- Completes international bills of lading and documentation.

- Tracks, traces, and updates the status of outgoing shipments as needed.

- Researches and traces lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments, and initiates proof of shipment and related documents.

- Operates dolly, pallet jack, and/or forklift in loading shipments onto delivery and/or freight vehicles.

- Maintains a clean and organized work area.

- Engages with vendors and drivers with a positive attitude.

- Provides additional backup support for receiving and transportation teams.

- Performs other duties as directed by leadership.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. ?The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

- High school education or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

- Previous experience with Microsoft Excel or similar application beneficial.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

- Ability to work independently and maintain a high level of productivity while achieving quality workmanship to achieve established metrics.

- Experience with software such as Microsoft Excel and other company spreadsheet programs.

- Previous experience with logistics portals, such as FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc. strongly preferred; previous experience with similar online portal operation and navigation required.

- Ability to follow oral and written policies, procedures, and instructions.

- Interpersonal skills are essential, as working as a team is vital to maintaining an organized warehouse. Ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels and cross functionally.

- Experience using a forklift and professional forklift certification is strongly preferred.

- Ability to problem solve quickly and prioritize daily tasks according to their importance.

- Personal accountability and integrity are paramount, as this position is tasked with an accurate accounting of all inventory.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds without assistance, over 50 pounds with assistance.

- Frequent standing and walking on the warehouse and production floor to transport products.

- Frequent bending and stooping.

- Frequent computer work.

- Consistent attendance with occasional off-shift support required.

- Occasional travel equivalent to less than 5% of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Frequently works in a semi climate-controlled warehouse area with minimal noise. Occasionally works at a desk in the warehouse area.

Occasional: activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

Frequent: activity exists 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and vets.