Crating Coordinator

Job Title: Crating Coordinator
Location: Roselle, IL 60172
Duration: 03 Months (Possible temp to hire)
1st Shift: Mon to Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Job Description:
The role is responsible for managing the shipping process of critical finished goods. An individual will help manage the larger LTL and full truck outbound shipments to customers and company affiliates. Individuals will construct custom crates and pallets to ship items to the destination, shipping worldwide. Fork truck and crane certified (client will provide training), pneumatic staple/nail gun, circular saw, and familiarity/comfort around lumber is a must.


Essential Functions:
Fabricates wooden crates, pallets or boxes, using woodworking hand tools and power tools.
Pack and prepare for shipment items such as machinery, strapping heads, and other large or odd-shaped products.
Read shipping notices and other specifications and inspects product prior to shipping.
Transport large machines throughout the warehouse using forklift truck
Works closely with manager and Supply Chain on prioritizing shipments.
Control the inventory of crating materials- such as pallets, lumbar, building supplies, etc.
Follow company policies and all safety rules.
Keep work area clean and organized.
Read and understand the different types of customer orders which includes the customer number, customer's purchase order number, ship to address, bill to address, specified routing, print date and time, all comments, line item number, part's description, location of part, quantity ordered, quantity shipping and quantity backordered.
Know the different requirements for various shipping [s]priority[/s] priorities including: expedited, international, domestic, distributors, servicemembers and tool repair center customers.
Provide office personnel with accurate dimensions and weight for all LTL and truckload orders.
Consolidate outgoing orders according to ship schedule.
Sign off on incoming freight as needed.
Load and unload freight as needed.
Utilize pallet jacks or drive fork trucks for routine daily work.
Good communication skills with internal and external customers.


Qualifications:
High school diploma
2-3 Years of experience in a similar role.
Previous Fork Truck experience- a plus.
Ability to drive a fork truck after training is a must.
Woodworking experience and ability to build custom crates.
Working knowledge of powered and hand tools.


Computer skills:
Basic understanding of computers, UPS Worldship, FedEx, and DHL websites.
Current ERP is Microsoft Navision; experience with previous ERPs is a plus.


Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions