Powell People Solving Tough Problems As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing and field servicing, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we provide a comprehensive salary package, 401K matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment. As a Logistics Coordinator - Shipping Lead you will be performing the following tasks to support outbound domestic and international shipments.
Essential Responsibilities
• Direct a group of Shipping Associates to follow shipping schedule and meet departmental and company goals
• Ensure Safety training and practices are continuously performed for all personnel in the department.
• Coordinate work schedules for Shipping Department personnel.
• Make sure that employees have adequate material and tools to complete the assigned tasks.
• Track, approve and record employees’ labor hours.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Verify and prepare items for outgoing shipment.
• Coordinate with customers for delivery requests, appointments, and requirements.
• Prepare all shipping paperwork/documents.
• Deliver material from manufacturing area to the shipping by physically moving parts, by hand, forklift and crane securing loads when required.
• When needed, packaging, marking, and labeling of all material for shipment according to Company procedures and state and federal regulations.
• When needed, load/unload material on trucks by physically moving parts, by hand, forklift and crane securing loads when required.
• Contact selected carriers for scheduling pickups.
• Verify materials loaded against Bill of Lading and Packing List.
• Obtain appropriate signatures from truck drivers.
• Verify truck drivers are compliant with company safety procedures.
• Process necessary Oracle Transactions in the Ship Function.
• File freight claims, damage, or loss.
• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Perform tools inspection (Nail and Staple gun, drills, etc...)
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Additional tasks per supervisor request.
Minimum Qualifications
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma is highly desired
• At least 1 year of Receiving experience is required.
• Mechanical aptitude; Able to read a mechanical part or assembly drawing.
Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
• Good leadership skills
• Good product knowledge
• Detail and results oriented, excellent accuracy and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to solve problems and prevent conflicts Forklift and Crane certifications are required.
• Saw experience is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office products.
• Able to work in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Stable and current work history; demonstrating the ability to stay at a job for more than 12 months is desirable.
More Information
This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or General Education Diploma
- At least 1 year of receiving experience
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to read mechanical part or assembly drawings
- Forklift certification
- Crane certification
- Leadership skills
- Product knowledge
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Ability to work in a production or manufacturing environment
- Saw experience
- Legal authorization to work full-time in the United States
What We Do
Powell is hiring! - Powell is dedicated to improving people’s lives by providing reliable power distribution systems in every market we serve. From industrial to renewables we play a part in providing communities across the globe access to electricity, Powell takes pride in listening to our customers, understanding their needs, and proposing innovative and cost-efficient solutions. As a global manufacturer, we utilize our Core Values: Customer First, Respect for our Employees, Continuous Improvement and “Can-Do” Attitude, to solve our customers’ toughest problems. At Powell, we believe in being a partner to our customers by providing innovative engineered electrical power solutions and services. Our offerings include: low & medium voltage electrical distribution packages, electrical and valve servicing, and a wide number of automation systems to increase the overall safety of your system. Be sure to follow us for updates & to visit our website for more information: powellind.com An Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability
