As a Logistics Coordinator - Shipping Lead you will be performing the following tasks to support outbound domestic and international shipments:
* 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 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.
Job Requirements
* 5 years experience in Shipping.
* 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.
* Past Shipping/Receiving experience is desirable.
* High School Diploma or equivalent.
* Saw experience is a plus.
* Able to read a mechanical part or assembly drawing.
* Basic knowledge of MS Office products.
* Mechanical aptitude.
* 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.
Skills Required
- 5 years experience in Shipping
- Leadership skills and ability to direct Shipping Associates
- Forklift certification
- Crane certification
- Experience processing Oracle transactions (Ship Function)
- Basic knowledge of MS Office products
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Able to read mechanical part or assembly drawings
- Excellent communication, problem solving, and conflict prevention skills
- Detail- and results-oriented with strong accuracy and deadline commitment
- Mechanical aptitude
- Able to work in a production/manufacturing environment
- Good product knowledge
- Past Shipping/Receiving experience
- Saw experience
- Stable work history (ability to stay at a job >12 months)
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







