Shipping Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Shipping Coordinator (Documentation)/ Traffic Clerk

Shift Time: 7am-3:30pm
Onsite: Lori Road, Chesterfield VA 23832

JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing administrative support to the traffic function of the organization

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned)
• Responsible for all aspects of logging orders, routing, shipping, and tracking of outbound orders.
• Responsible for obtaining freight charges for all shipments shipped; prepare paperwork (separate bills of ladings, delivery
receipts and stamp date) for the billing department.
• Determine shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates.
• Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, and damages and discrepancies, for recordkeeping purposes.
• Contact carrier representative to make arrangements and to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of material.
• Confer and correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages and nonconformance to specifications.
• Compute amounts, such as space available and shipping, storage, and demurrage.

KEY COMPETENCIES:
• Detail oriented –ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
• Reliability- the trait of being dependable and trust worthy.
• Relationship building- ability to effectively build relationships with customers and coworkers.
• Computer skills- Must be computer literate
• Quick thinking- Able to learn and think quickly
• Organized- Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task

Education : Requires a high school diploma/GED or 2 or more years of experience in the field or in a related area
Experience: Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures within the particular field.
Computer Skills : Proficiency in MS Word,Excel,Access, Outlook and Explorer
Mathematical Abilities : Accuracy in data entry and basic math skills required
Analytical or Reasoning Abilities : Ability to handle instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Communication Skills: (Writing, Foreign Language, Reasoning) Professional verbal communication skills required
Other Skills (Technical, or Other special knowledge and abilities) Ability to work effectively both independently and as a part of a team

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
• Great mental effort is required due to daily pressure resulting from adverse interactions
with Customers or carriers, frequent deadlines, and the demands of the job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects.tools,or controls and reach with hands and arms
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10- 70 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting. The noise level in the work Environment is usually moderate.

Comments for Suppliers:

Shift Time: 7am-3:30pm
Onsite

\nCompany Description

ElevaIT is a certified and values driven Service-Disabled Veteran owned global staffing and IT professional services firm serving Fortune 1000 clients with customized and scalable workforce solutions. Leveraging talent intelligence analytics, our scalable recruiting platform puts diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) at the forefront of everything we do.

Company Description

ElevaIT is a certified and values driven Service-Disabled Veteran owned global staffing and IT professional services firm serving Fortune 1000 clients with customized and scalable workforce solutions. Leveraging talent intelligence analytics, our scalable recruiting platform puts diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) at the forefront of everything we do.