Shipping Coordinator

Job Posting:  Shipping Coordinator

About Us:

H&A Farms is founded by 4th generation family-growers. It is a leading provider in the farming and packing industry, committed to quality and sustainability.

Job Summary:

Shipping Associates will drive and execute standard work in areas impacting Safety, Quality, Productivity, Utilization, and On-time Performance. They will help support daily management of department duties and will maintain constant communication with internal and external personnel. Shipping Associates will escalate any barriers to their Operations Leaders and work with them to mitigate issues impacting safety and on-time performance.

Key job responsibilities:

• Correspond with multiple shipping companies and their contacts


• Coordinate trailers to corresponding dock doors for loading, unloading, or cross docks


• Troubleshoot shipping problems and errors to resolution


• Ensure on-time dock performance


• Assist in constant Staging audits of completed pallets ready for pick up


• Oversee Load Flow Control for the building (inbound/outbound) and communicate those to management team


• Coordinate with Transportation team


• Comprehensive understanding of shipping requirements, rules and obligations by carrier, destination and package type


• Ensure that all safety measures and precautions are in place and being used regarding the docks and trailers


• Participate in Operational Excellence initiatives in some capacity


• Filling in as needed with production duties


• Fully understanding workflow and daily production goals


• Assisting in keeping work area clean and organized


• Identifying and addressing safety hazards within the work area


• Participating in safety initiatives

Required Qualifications:

• 1+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience


• High school or equivalent


• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays


• Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach


• Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required


• Are 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior shipping/logistics experience with knowledge of software tools


• Willingness to work different shifts


• Shift hours for this position may be different from the standard production shifts


• Willingness to work in different areas as required by training needs


• Excellent attendance


• Candidates must be very organized and able to handle multiple and changing projects/priorities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Mount Dora, FL 32757 (Required)

Work Location: In person