Logistics Coordinator

Job Description

Powell People Solving Tough Problems As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing and field servicing, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we provide a comprehensive salary package, 401K matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment. As a Logistics Coordinator - Shipping Lead you will be performing the following tasks to support outbound domestic and international shipments.

Essential Responsibilities
• Direct a group of Shipping Associates to follow shipping schedule and meet departmental and company goals
• Ensure Safety training and practices are continuously performed for all personnel in the department.
• Coordinate work schedules for Shipping Department personnel.
• Make sure that employees have adequate material and tools to complete the assigned tasks.
• Track, approve and record employees' labor hours.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Verify and prepare items for outgoing shipment.
• Coordinate with customers for delivery requests, appointments, and requirements.
• Prepare all shipping paperwork/documents.
• Deliver material from manufacturing area to the shipping by physically moving parts, by hand, forklift and crane securing loads when required.
• When needed, packaging, marking, and labeling of all material for shipment according to Company procedures and state and federal regulations.
• When needed, load/unload material on trucks by physically moving parts, by hand, forklift and crane securing loads when required.
• Contact selected carriers for scheduling pickups.
• Verify materials loaded against Bill of Lading and Packing List.
• Obtain appropriate signatures from truck drivers.
• Verify truck drivers are compliant with company safety procedures.
• Process necessary Oracle Transactions in the Ship Function.
• File freight claims, damage, or loss.
• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Perform tools inspection (Nail and Staple gun, drills, etc...)
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Additional tasks per supervisor request.

Minimum Qualifications
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma is highly desired
• At least 1 year of Receiving experience is required.
• Mechanical aptitude; Able to read a mechanical part or assembly drawing.

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
• Good leadership skills
• Good product knowledge
• Detail and results oriented, excellent accuracy and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to solve problems and prevent conflicts Forklift and Crane certifications are required.
• Saw experience is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office products.
• Able to work in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Stable and current work history; demonstrating the ability to stay at a job for more than 12 months is desirable.

More Information
This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

About Us

In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications!

Powell's culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.

Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.

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