SHIPPING SPECIALIST at The Caldwell Group Inc
Rockford, Illinois, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

30.42

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Logistics, Trucking Processes, Blueprint Reading, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Basic Math, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Forklift Operation, Crane Operation, ERP Systems, Shipping Documentation, Export Shipping, Domestic Shipping, Inventory Management

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description
Job Duties: * Prepare documents such as bills of lading, commercial invoices, ASNs, and others in advance of shipment. Review shipment contents and verify records (manifests, invoices, orders, etc.) are accurate. Record shipment data including weight, charges, damages and discrepancies for reporting, accounting and recordkeeping purposes. * Contact carriers to make arrangements and issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials. * Manage and execute the Sales Order Backlog for the warehouse on a daily basis. * Obtain freight quotes and provides to the Sales team upon request. * Manage the put away process and entry of goods into the ERP system so that all stock items are put away by the end of each day. * Pack, seal, label and affix shipping documents to prepare materials for shipping. * Comply with all safety requirements and maintain a clean work environment. Minimum Education: * High school diploma or equivalent Minimum Work Experience: * Three years domestic and export shipping experience in a manufacturing environment * Three years experience using web-based carrier software and ERP system * One year forklift experience * One year crane experience  Minimum Skill Requirements: * Strong knowledge of logistics and trucking processes * Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints * Good written and verbal communications skills * Ability to read a tape measure * Proven basic math skills * PC proficiency using Word, Excel and Outlook Physical Requirements: Employee is frequently required to stand, walk and use repetitive hand/wrist motion; occasionally required to twist/turn, stoop/bend, push/pull, squat, reach overhead and use forearm rotation. Employee must also be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Vision corrected to near 20/20 required.
Responsibilities
The Shipping Specialist is responsible for preparing shipping documentation, coordinating with carriers, and managing the sales order backlog. They also oversee the put-away process in the ERP system and physically pack and label materials for shipment.
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