Logistics & Shipping Clerk I at INTERMOUNTAIN ELECTRONICS INC

Centralia, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Sep, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

02 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Logistics Management, Shipping and Receiving, Freight Negotiation, Forklift Operation, Incoterms, DOT Regulations, Epicor, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Rigging, Inventory Documentation, Carrier Management, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Communication

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Description Intermountain Electronics (IE) delivers dependable and effective critical power and process infrastructure and mission critical systems to virtually every industrial sector in North America. We provide custom-engineered, packaged equipment to industrial markets. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, automating and testing power distribution equipment for OEM, mission critical, oil and gas and mining industries. Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, we are currently seeking a Logistics & Shipping Clerk I for our Day Shift to be based at our Centralia, IL facility. Why you will love working at IE You will love the challenge, interesting and varied work, and endless opportunities, but most importantly you will love working with a team of fun loving, driven, and generous go getters that take deep personal pride in being part of a family that is building the infrastructure that powers the world. To learn more about our company and our cutting-edge products, visit ie-corp.com. Job Description Job Title: Logistics & Shipping Clerk I Benefits: Competitive salary PTO (Paid Time Off) Paid Holidays (10) Medical and Dental Plans Teladoc 24/7/365 Access to U.S. Board Certified doctors Employee Assistance Program Company Paid Life Insurance Supplemental Vision, Life, STD & LTD Insurance 401K- Company match up to 6% of base salary. Health Savings Account (HSA) with available company match up to $2000 based on family size. Paid Parental Leave Position Summary: The Logistics & Shipping Clerk I is responsible for outbound shipping activities of the company. They assist in quoting, negotiating, and arranging freight shipments including heavy haul loads as well as coordinate regular warehouse shipping functions including small parcel and LTL. Work Schedule: 9 - 9s Monday - Friday with Every other Friday off! 9:00a - 3:30p Essential Duties. Other duties may be assigned Logistics & Shipping Responsible for shipping all materials out of IE. Prepare all material to be shipped by packing, wrapping, and assuring that material is protected for transport. Prepare all shipping documents for shipping. Verify the correctness of outbound shipments against bills of lading, packing slip(s), invoices, manifests, etc. Ensure that proper documentation is prepared, accurately processed, distributed, and released to carriers, forwarders, customers, and agents in a timely manner. Understand basic Incoterms and their impact on the freight process. Audit/correct carrier freight invoices and BOL's as necessary for payment. Handle claims with freight companies and vendors, and let all appropriate parties know as soon as they become aware of damage to an IE shipment. Convey part transfers as requested to any IE facilities and locations taking into account economics and need. Supplier Management Assist in negotiating shipping costs and contracts with potential carriers Schedule/coordinate shipments Maintain customer profiles/carrier database to ensure all contact information is accurate and up to date. Collect, analyze, and input data from customers for accurate load booking, i.e. pricing, on-time deliveries, customer recommendations, etc. Obtain certificate(s) of insurance from carriers – ensure insurance lim;its meet or exceed load value Professional Communication Coordinate outbound shipping activities with production, sales, purchasing, or any other IE relevant parties. Including notification of when to expect cranes, police escorts, or pilot cars, as well as areas or lanes that need to be cleared in order to facilitate the movement of large loads. Verify with customers that their delivery requirements are being met, as well as that they are prepared to receive shipment. Assist in resolving customer issues related to freight transportation and communicate to PM’s any changes or updates as needed. Monitor shipments up to the point of delivery. Notify the appropriate Project Manager, Sales Rep, etc. of any delays or shipment issues throughout the shipping process. Execute needed activities to recover service on potentially late shipments. Effectively communicate any variance from original customer requests for delivery. Crane/Rigging/Lifting Operate forklifts to move or hoist shipments from the shipping area to trucks. Load trucks using inside cranes and hoists for basic lifts. Assist more experienced riggers with more complex lifts. Assist in moving buildings from the shop floor to outside areas to be staged. Assist with staging cranes and clearing areas for heavy haul equipment to be loaded Other Essential Duties Assists in other warehouse functions as needed Punctual. Maintains regular and consistent job attendance. Maintains a safe working environment established by Intermountain Electronics, safety guidelines Willing to work overtime when necessary Follows and complies with IE Core Values Follow and comply with IE safety program including following IE’s Cardinal Safety Rules. Date of Release April 2023; 6/28/2023 INTERMOUNTAIN ELECTRONICS, INC. Requirements Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: High school diploma, GED or equivalent; or at least two years of shipping and logistics experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret freight quotes, bill(s) of lading, shipping documents, invoices and freight contracts. Ability to read, understand and apply standard shipping terms and conditions, DOT regulations and other related shipping/freighting terminology including bid quotes. Ability to work effectively with multiple floor leads, project managers, and vendors and develop lasting rapport. Ability to address vendor issues and resolve problems in a timely manner. Must be able to calculate figures and amounts such as freight quotes and mileage costs as well as multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Ability to solve complex shipping and logistic problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Strong problem-solving and organizational skills. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have Good PC skills, proficient in Word, Excel, MS Outlook, EPICOR, and other specialized logistics software. Must have OSHA Forklift Certification Must possess a valid driver's license Must comply with and follow all IE standards, programs, policies, and procedures as they apply to this position, reports any unsafe condition immediately. Must operate and perform job duties in a safe manner. Must be able to operate/work safely around machinery/moving equipment. Must be knowledgeable of DOT standards and safety protocols. Work is performed in an office setting, the production floor loading and unloading trucks, as well as in staging/loading areas outside. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Limited travel Ability to stand for up to 8 hours or more Have good manual dexterity Show good judgment Must have the ability to bend, squat and lift/and or move up to 20 lbs. frequently, lift and move up to 50 lbs. on a fairly regular basis and move up to 100 lbs. occasionally Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Color Vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Work Schedule: Must be able to work a 40-hour work week and additional over time when required. Disclaimer: An offer of employment with Intermountain Electronics is conditional upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations. Intermountain Electronics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing all outbound shipping activities, including packing materials and preparing necessary shipping documentation. Coordinates freight shipments, negotiates with carriers, and operates forklifts and cranes to load heavy equipment.