Logistics Coordinator

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North Canton, OH, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Greentech • Hardware • Energy
The Role
Lead shipping team to execute domestic and international outbound shipments: schedule staff, ensure safety and compliance, prepare shipping paperwork, load/unload and secure freight, process Oracle ship transactions, coordinate carriers and customers, maintain shipping supplies and inspect outgoing shipments.
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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.

About Us
In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications!
Powell’s culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.
Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
If you need an accommodation in the hiring process, you may contact 713.378.2685. Application status inquiries will not be accepted in this manner.

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)
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The Company
Houston, Texas
2,758 Employees
Year Founded: 1947

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

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