Shipping Coordinator at Ocean Mist Farms

Castroville, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safety Procedures, Policy Compliance, Coordination, Truck Check-In, Communication, Loading Status Updates, Order Assignment, Loading Rotation Monitoring, Product Receiving Monitoring, Order Tagging, Bill of Lading Issuance, Telephone Inquiry Handling, Forklift Operation, Computer Proficiency, Radio Frequency Handheld Devices

Industry

Farming

Description

The Shipping Coordinator will be responsible for various shipping office-related functions. The individual engages with and follows safety procedures, and policy compliance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Check-In: * Coordinate with the Sales Department on any daily special requirements * Check-in trucks on a first come – first serve basis * Communicate to incoming drivers current loading status in a professional and courteous manner * Assign available loaders to each order when ready to load * Communicate to loaders any special requirements for orders * Ensure that all orders are loaded in rotations, according to the aging report * Monitor product receiving during the day and cross reference truck arrivals Check-Out: * Tag out the orders by checking the pallet tag numbers used by the loaders against the product on order * Verify that the correct product was loaded in rotations and that any special instructions for that order were followed * Issue a Bill of Lading for each shipment and distribute copies as appropriate * Telephone Inquiries: * Answer all questions by Sales or customers regarding orders * Provide truck drivers with directions to our various facilities Other duties as assigned Job Requirements and Qualifications * High school diploma or equivalent preferred; continuing work-related training, including forklift, safety and good agricultural practices may be required * Proficient math and reading skills required * Previous forklift certification and/or experience of 2-3 years preferred * Proficient computer knowledge in Famous and other computer software required * Prior knowledge and efficient use of radio frequency handheld devices is preferred * This position requires that employees work Monday through Saturday, including Sundays and holidays, as needed 8 – 10+ hours per day, or as necessary to fulfill job responsibilities; overtime may be required. Weekly shift rotation schedule

Responsibilities

The Shipping Coordinator manages daily shipping office functions, including coordinating with Sales, checking in trucks on a first-come, first-served basis, and ensuring orders are loaded correctly and in rotation. Responsibilities also involve verifying loaded products, issuing Bills of Lading, handling telephone inquiries from Sales or customers, and providing directions to drivers.