Shipping Coordinator

Shipping Coordinator AustinAustin Texas - Austin, TX 78721OverviewPosition Type Full TimeDescriptionAbout Fresh TexasAs the largest fresh-cut fruit and vegetable processor in South Texas, Fresh Texas has been delivering the highest quality products to our customers for over forty years. We source only the highest quality ingredients to deliver great tasting, healthy products to our customers. With exciting innovation, we keep growing!Fresh Texas is proud to offer high quality and healthy foods to our communities! Do you want to grow with a trusted and established company? We offer great career paths! Come grow with us!Job ReviewFresh Texas is hiring an experienced Shipping Coordinator to oversee and coordinate the daily shipments and warehouse activities. The goal is to accurately count, and ship finished goods to the customer to ensure smooth and consistent operation. This individual will ensure parts and supplies are located and distributed to proper departments in an effective and efficient manner as needed to satisfy internal and external customer requirements.Job DutiesPrimary duties are included but are not limited to:Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction through excellence in receiving, shipping, inventory accuracy, communication and assuring quality of finished product.Performs manual and clerical duties related to the shipment of finished goods and receipt of materials and supplies.Typical shipping activities include checking goods against shipping documents and authorizations.Verify identification and quality of product, prepare bills of lading, and shipping instructions, verify trucks are at the correct loading temperature and load shipment onto trucks.Organize and maintain inventory and storage areas.Manage and maintain proper inventory workflow following FIFO procedures.Ensure all equipment is in proper working order.Maintain and develop new ideas for cost saving initiatives.Follow all OSHA required and Fresh Texas Safety policies and procedures.Ensure all GMP's are followed throughout the facilities.Identify areas of improvement and establish innovative or adjust existing work procedures and practices.Confer and coordinate activities with other departments.Performing Cycle counts as needed per management.SkillsMust be Forklift and Pallet Jack certified per OSHA standards (all new hires will undergo certification at Fresh Texas as part of onboarding process)Must be able to perform cycle counts and be proficient in mathematical skillsAbility to communicate effectively, written and oralMust work well in a fast-paced environmentStrong organizational and time management skillsStrong orientation toward quality, safety and continuous improvementBenefitsComplete insurance package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance.Several low-cost supplemental plans.401(k) with up to a 4% employer match.Paid holidays and generous paid time off.A variety of bonus opportunities including attendance and referral programs.Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.QualificationsGraduation from High School or GEDMin of 2 years verifiable forklift / heavy lift equipment experienceGeneral knowledge with excel and MS officesProficient in math skillsPhysical Requirements/Work EnvironmentThe employee is regularly required to sit while operating lift equipment or walk while operating pallet jacks; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear.Employee is exposed to extreme cold temperatures and moderate noise levels on a regular basis.The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focusEEO StatementFresh Texas is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service or protected veteran, or other non-merit factor.