Shipping Coordinator

Company Overview:

We are passionate about our employees.  We strive to create an environment that is stimulating and motivating and a culture that fosters mutual respect, teamwork, and career development.  Come join the Keystone team so we can build your career together!

In addition to competitive starting salaries, we offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, perks and programs that provide our employees the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. 

Please visit our website at www.keystoneind.com to learn more about Keystone Industries and career opportunities.

Position Details:

• Title: Shipping Coordinator


• Schedule: 1^st shift, 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Thursday; 7:00am – 3:30pm Friday


• Location:Myerstown, PA (17067)
  
  

Job Summary: The Shipping Coordinator will assist the warehouse in the daily operations by handling all aspects of shipping clients’ orders. The ideal candidate is proficient in general warehousing functions, tech savvy, has good communication skills, and is a self-starter.

Essential Functions:

• Review and distribute sales orders (pick tickets) and credit management releases to warehouse personnel (Order Pickers)


• Work with Sales and Accounting departments regarding orders and status of shipments


• Reviews Open Order Report daily to review stock and process shipments accordingly


• Move orders through the work process from initiation to completion – review sales orders, initiate picking process, close out by processing invoices, ship LTL/Freight shipments both domestically and internationally (Canada)


• Utilize Microsoft Office Programs for product paperwork, product requests, reports and researching information/stock/inventory. (i.e. Excel and Outlook)


• Respond to internal requests and questions promptly and courteously
  
  
  
  • Follow-up and follow-through with specific requests (i.e., product requests, researching information, etc.)
  
  
  • Communicate and coordinate with internal departments regarding shipping needs
  
  
  • Issue priority items immediately upon availability
  
  
  • Review pending orders and follow up to ensure orders are processed in a timely manner
  
  
  
  


• Learn and utilize D365 (ERP), PaceJet, and Tracelink
  
  
  
  • Respond to internal requests regarding stock inquiries
  
  
  • Look up/locate items
  
  
  • Enter orders, track serial numbers and shipments
  
  
  
  


• Perform Inventory Control Functions:
  
  
  
  • Process inventory in the warehouse/MRP system accurately to open orders
  
  
  • Monitor and analyze inventory to ensure products are allocated to open orders
  
  
  
  


• Perform general warehousing functions as needed:
  
  
  
  • Assist in coordinating inventory pull, label and packing of customer orders and store in labeled location prepared for shipment
  
  
  
  


• Research and resolve issues or problems as needed

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years’ warehouse and shipping operations experience preferred


• Good verbal and written communication skills


• Proficient with MS Office (especially outlook and excel)


• ERP/MRP systems experience


• Ability to work and complete tasks with minimal supervision


• Strong organizational and time-management skills


• Demonstrated mathematical ability


• Organized and ability to multi-task


• Attention to detail and accuracy


• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timetables


• Deadline driven

Education/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or completion of GED equivalent

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Physical Demands: Employee is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bend; and lift/move up to 50 lbs. continuously on a daily basis. In addition, must be able to maneuver and move 30 to 55-gallon drums or up to 450 pounds utilizing the proper drum material handling equipment provided.


• Work Environment: This position requires one to work both in an office environment and warehouse. There is a moderate level of noise, heat, cold, dust and dirt. Employee frequently works near moving mechanical equipment and chemicals.  Employee will be exposed to varying temperatures. 

Benefits/Perks:

• Medical, RX, Dental, and Vision Plans


• Weekly Pay


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Medical & Dependent Care


• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Safe Harbor – Employer Contribution of 3% Gross Wages


• Tuition Assistance Program


• Company-provided Term Life with Voluntary Term Life/Accident/Disability/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity


• Great work/life balance