Job Details

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Job description

1. Are you sick of working for huge, uninspired companies where you feel like you are a cog in a wheel or a number in their system?

2. Would you rather be part of a smaller company with growth opportunities where you are actually treated like family?

3. Do you find joy in creating products that make people's lives more comfortable and enjoyable?

If you answer "no," to any of the above then please DO NOT apply. We only have a limited amount of seats on our bus and we are looking for the next AWESOME team member.

The work we do matters...we create custom foam products to make people's lives more comfortable.

Here's a little about us...

• We exist to Glorify God and to serve our customers.
• We are family-owned and have been in business for 74 years!
• We make custom foam parts for companies big & small!
• We have a positive, hardworking culture! (imagine Chick-fil-a but without chicken in a manufacturing environment)

Title: Shipping Warehouse Manager
Type of position: Full-time

JOB PURPOSE
The Shipping Manager ensures all aspects of shipping finished product and material to customers is done accurately and within the parameters designated by our customers while completing all accompanying paperwork accurately. This position is also responsible for coordinating all Outside Services activities in a timely manner.

DUTIES

* Assures orders and shipping quantities match picking documents through careful audit of said documents.

* Assists in resolving any discrepancies.

* Helps with or completes special projects as directed by senior leadership.

* Ensures good security processes are followed with regard to the driver and visitor sign in.

* Answers/routes telephone calls and email communications in a polite manner, taking messages and routing to proper individual in a timely manner.

* Assists & evaluates needs with shipping points, services, weights & freight permits, and other information needed.

* Initiates, answers & documents tracer inquiries when requested.

* Maintains shipping stations are in working order and stocked with materials.

* Notifies consignee of shipment arrival and coordinates shipment information to other offices and/or agents.

* Arranges for movement of freight to consignee/agent and updates the system with information.

* Processes necessary invoices to appropriate office for payment.

* Assembles packaging materials and packages merchandise per instructions, in preparation for shipment.

* Enter data pertaining to domestic and international shipments into the company’s ERP system and into the shipping systems of commercial freight carriers.

* Monitor the supply of packaging materials and requisition additional supplies as required.

* Confirm physical shipment of goods and facilitate tracking of packages.

* Coordinate with carriers and freight forwarders to schedule pick-up of goods.

* Identify errors on packing lists & invoices and correct them.

* Using an inventory management system, prepare accurate bills of lading for outbound freight.

* Ensures that drivers depart with appropriate paperwork.

* Ensures the accuracy of all shipping documents by strict adherence to standard operating procedures.

* Maintains a clear driver’s license and makes deliveries using the company truck.

* Able to remain flexible and take on extra responsibilities as given by management.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Data Entry Skills, Customer Service, Customer Focus, Scheduling, Travel Logistics, Analyzing Information, Dealing with Complexity, Deadline-Oriented, Time Management, Problem Solving, Process Improvement,

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD
During the first 90 days of employment, the Company will evaluate the performance of the new employee. After 60 days of employment, a performance appraisal may be conducted to determine compatibility with the position.