Transportation Coordinator

at  Janicki Industries

Janicki Industries is an innovative, family-owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. We are looking for a Transportation Coordinator to join our growing team.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
• At least 1 year performing clerical duties and data entry
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in the English language

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS LEVEL I

• Processes small package, common carrier, LTL, and full truckload shipments
• Processes shipments using customer specific portals
• Obtains rate quotes for the Sales Department
• Prepares standard and HAZMAT bill of ladings
• Disperses shipping documents and complete post shipping procedures
• Provides outstanding levels of customer service
• Maintains effective relationships with shipping companies
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Behavior: The incumbent must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines. The incumbent shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
• Being at work on time and maintaining good attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of any job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS LEVEL II (IN ADDITION TO BACK-UP FOR LEVEL I)

• Develops and maintains effective relationships with shipping companies
• Negotiates rates and services with trucking companies and international freight forwarders
• Arranges for Pilot cars as necessary and all DOT permits as required
• Tracks and keeps DOT permits current
• Prepares Customs paperwork for shipments in and out of the U.S.
• Approves Transportation invoices for the Accounts Payable function
• Sends various receiving tickets to the Accounts Receivable function
• Files and monitors Freight Claims
• Schedules Washington State Patrol for oversize and super loads
• Coordinates employee moves with various moving companies
• Will train and supervise the Level I Transportation Coordinator
• Assists the Transportation Manager oversee the fuel card, vehicle maintenance, and vehicle licensing programs

NOT SURE THAT YOU’LL BE THE PERFECT FIT FOR THIS ROLE? YOU SHOULD STILL APPLY! WE’LL REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION FOR OTHER OPPORTUNITIES. WE ARE ALWAYS ON THE LOOKOUT FOR TALENTED PEOPLE!

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.
Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (360) 404-1997.
As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment