Shipping Coordinator

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Shipping Coordinator

Flexco

icon Downers Grove, IL, US, 60515

iconFull Time

icon7 November 2024

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Flexco, a leading global manufacturer, is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to work on first shift, with occasional overtime, in a collaborative and forward thinking team. The chosen candidate would be responsible for coordinating team efforts, overseeing shipment processes and act as a point of contact for the shipping leadership.  

This is your opportunity to work in an environment where the culture is focused on great people, customer commitment, integrity, innovation, collaboration and achievement. Flexco has consistently been named on the list of Western Michigan's "101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For" and is a past winner of Western Michigan's "Best and Brightest in Wellness."

Purpose:Work with shipping manager to direct activities of small teams and delegate work appropriately to ensure customer satisfaction.

Education Requirements:

  • High school diploma and 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience

Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years experience in a shipping environment 
  • Proficient skills in all shipping team member responsibilities
  • Proven track record of leadership skills 

Physical Requirements: 

  • Lift up to 45 lbs. floor to shoulder
  • Stand all day, some opportunity to sit
  • Push maximum of 100 lbs 30 feet
  • Trunk Rotation 45 degrees from midline both directions
  • Reach greater than 18 inches from midline both directions


Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the assignment of duties, to adhere to the needs of the team 
  • Understand and utilize shipping reports, and back order reports
  • Advise orders for shipping and un-advise when necessary.
  • Communicate with Customer Service as needed regarding things such as but not limited to order status, dating out lines, correcting terms, etc. so orders can print.
  • Communicate with feed department leads or designated people from department regarding material needs.
  • Coordinate with carriers, logistics companies, etc., required to ship something outside of the normal UPS/FedEx/UTS systems.
  • Report on missed orders to assistant lead or lead prior to missed order meeting in AM next day.