Shipping Coordinator

Job Purpose:

Our Shipping Coordinator will prepare items for shipment, accept deliveries, verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments, and arrange for transportation of products. Duties include assembling, addressing, stamping, and shipping merchandise or material; receiving, unpacking, verifying and maintaining documentation.

Job Responsibilities:

● Coordinate with other team members and managers to process outbound deliveries, making sure each job is sent as per customer specifications while meeting internal and external deadlines.
● Maintain accurate shipping and receiving documentation, including delivery tickets, POD's, receivers, and related reports and compile reports for division use.
● Identify, document, and help resolve product, process, or quality system nonconformities by initiating corrective or preventative actions and supporting proper disposition of product.
● Follow all safety policies and regulations, report any potential hazards, near misses or accidents immediately.
● Performs other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

● Strong reading, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to analyze technical, professional, and regulatory materials and effectively communicate with managers, clients, customers, and the public.

● Proven problem-solving and comprehension abilities, applying judgement to follow written, oral, and diagram-based instructions and resolve standardized problems with multiple variables.

● Proficiency with office and business tools, including computers.

Work Experience:

● 0-1 years of related job experience.

● Strong problem-solving and attention to detail skills are required.

● Warehouse experience required preferably working in a distribution environment.

Education:

● High School Diploma/GED Preferred

Working Conditions:
The work environment for this position requires:
● Regularly working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse where exposure to cold, heat, damp or humid conditions may occur.
● Exposure to loud noise.
● Exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles.

Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements listed below are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 
● Ability to lift, twist and carry up 50 - 75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.
● Walking/Standing - walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders. Stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter.
● Sitting - sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment.  
● Lifting - lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance .
● Stooping - performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist.
● Kneeling -  kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job, and duties may change from time to time depending on our business needs.  

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.