Shipping/Receiving Specialist

The staffing solutions division of GDKN is a leading provider of end-to-end solutions in the temporary staffing space. With companies across the globe laying critical emphasis on their human resources management, demand for temporary staffing is rapidly growing because it improves focus on core/critical activities and can be adapted to the seasonal nature of business, addresses business uncertainties and the demand for rapid growth. In short, temporary staffing creates a very nimble human capital platform which allows organizations to maximize their productivity and flexibility at all times.

GDKN is one of the very few minority business enterprises in North America that has the status of Preferred vendor with world’s largest corporations in various industries including:

• Electric
• Gas
• Telephone Utilities
• Manufacturing
• Defense
• Banking/Financial,
• Information Technology
• Healthcare/Pharmaceutical

Having worked with a multitude of the world’s largest clients, GDKN has gained significant expertise in providing staffing solutions which are specifically targeted to meet our client’s unique needs with a highly innovative tactical and strategic approach and extensive capabilities for scalability and flexibility.

Our staffing solutions focus on every detailed aspect of a business and ensure that you have the perfect talent for your critical business needs. We keep adapting and expanding to ensure that we always surpass our client’s expectations.

Our staffing solutions division has access to an unparalleled pool of candidates from which our dedicated team rigorously screen and evaluate to ensure ideal human resources are identified for our client’s unique needs. Our dedicated team is the group of certified experts many of which have years of experience in their related field of expertise.

We do not just focus on finding the perfect talent for our clients; we allow them to focus on growing their business and achieving their goals by ensuring that we adhere to the strictest labor compliance standards.

Our activities are compliant with the laws prevailing in the countries and municipalities we do business in and our team of labor law experts ensures that your organization is compliant with all current applicable labor regulations. Labor Law Compliance Management is an important component of our business which we continue to keep as a top priority.

With over 20 years in the staffing industry, highly customizable staffing solutions, unparalleled sourcing methodology and global capabilities, we are uniquely equipped to identify the right talent for your organization. GDKN will provide your organization with the flexibility to staff up or down, depending on your business needs.

CANDIDATE MUST HAVE:

Logistics Coordinator experience

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal

• Strong problem resolution skills

• SAP experience

• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc)

• Strong computer skills

• Strong self-starter initiative

Material Handling: Follow proper company policies and procedures when handling paperwork and inventory. Maintain consistent accuracy in shipping of product.

Adhere to Transport of Dangerous Goods regulations.

Organization / Planning: The ability to meet deadlines for shipment ‘Cut-Off’ times to customers and carriers and demonstrate a consistent aptitude to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

Team Player: The ability to exhibit strong team spirit, effectively interfaces with other warehouse personnel, carriers and internal customers.

SAFETY SHOES REQUIRED

Flexibility with working hours will be required to work Monday through Friday. Ie. 10:30 am – 7:00pm, OT as required. Occasional Saturday OT as well. On-Call support may also be required, business needs dependent.

Safety Practices: Follow all established safety practices, including stocking shelves, and performing daily job responsibilities, logistics and transportation of dangerous goods and ability to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted.

Work Area: Maintain a clean working environment; floor clean, aisles clear, presentable workstation. Keep area in a neat and orderly manner within a 5 S environment.

Tasks will include, but not limited to:

• Induct / Receive OEM / R&O / PRO materials from supplier

• Create shipping documentation to prepare for outbound delivery, based on information system generated

• Generate appropriate Customs / export documentation and / or Dangerous Goods Documentations for outbound shipments

• Contact appropriate carriers to dispatch shipments

• Coordinate with various carriers for outbound shipments / deliveries and perform follow-ups

• Escalate internal order / system issues as required

• Follow-up with appropriate groups on escalated issues

• Filing of documents

• Expediting back orders

• Maintain the warehouse in order

• General receiving practices of inbound courier and carrier deliveries

• Strong experience with receiving shipping and inventory management will be required for this role.
• The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years International Shipping and Receiving and Customs experience, coupled with a college diploma or certification in logistics and / or APICS program.
• Excellent communication, analytical, computer and organizational skills are required.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.