1st Shift Outbound Shipping Coordinator

Description

1st Shift Outbound Shipping Coordinator

Southaven, MS   Outbound

Description

WAI is excited to announce that we're expanding our team and seeking a dedicated Shipping Coordinator to help us continue our commitment to excellence. 

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: We recognize and reward your hard work with top-tier compensation.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: We offer a robust suite of benefits to support your health, wellness, and overall peace of mind.
• Generous Time Off: Take advantage of paid time off and holidays to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Dynamic Company Culture: Immerse yourself in a vibrant workplace with regular events and opportunities for professional growth.
• Incentives and Bonuses: Earn a $1000 attendance bonus and a $500 referral bonus, because we believe in rewarding dedication and loyalty.

Your Impact:

By joining us as a Shipping Coordinator, you'll be more than just a part of the team—you'll be a driving force in maintaining our high standards of customer satisfaction. Your role is critical to our success, and your contributions will have a direct impact on the positive experiences of our customers.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take on a rewarding career where your efforts are valued and celebrated, we encourage you to apply today. Become an essential part of our team, where your work makes a meaningful impact every day.

POSITION SUMMARY

WAI, a leading international automotive parts manufacturing and distribution company, is looking for top talent to join our Distribution Center team! We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits package, paid holidays and paid time off, developmental opportunities, free coffee service and friendly work environment!

This position will assist the outbound supervisor in coordinating activities of workers engaged in verifying, record keeping, allocation and picking operations.  They will ensure outgoing shipments business needs and targets are met on a daily basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping schedules
• Assist in overseeing outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments
• Assist in determining space requirements and position of shipment in trucks
• Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications
• Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel or Supervisor with any concerns
• Assist in directing movement of shipments from shipping to staging area
• Prepares bills of lading
• Opening or Closing of the building
• Mentor/Training of associates
• Maintains harmony among associates and resolves grievances
• Other duties as assigned based on business needs or management’s request

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, & Skills required)

Education - High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or two + years related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Ability – Follows instructions and responds to management direction, general office skills required.  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.  Must be able to recognize similarities and difference between words and a series of numbers.