Transportation Coordinator

Position Title:

Transportation Coordinator 

Pay Rate: 

$58,000 – $64,400 

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. 

Category/Shift:       

Salaried Non-exempt Full-Time

Physical Location: 

Northlake, IL

The Job You Will Perform:

• Role model, understand and communicate effective safety behaviors.

• Safety program participation, including 100% SWC participation and inspections.

• Maintain Housekeeping standards in compliance with Pac Secure.

• Create shipment plans, schedule and make arrangements for transportation of product to customers

• Oversee outbound shipping schedule to maintain efficient dock flow.

• Communicates and works closely with internal customers to ensure inventory is accurate

• Tracks and traces product through production and shipment to ensure on time delivery

• Manages all aspects of shipping utilizing customer’s web based 3rd party logistics systems

• Receives outside purchased items, identifies items on purchase orders and arranges shipments

• Continuously and consistently documents and updates customer procedures

• Works closely with Accounting to resolve any bill of lading discrepancies in a timely manner

• Works with Project Management to identify freight savings opportunities

• Orders materials and supplies for the shipping department based on inventory levels

• Manages coordination of outbound trailers for recycled waste for Fulfillment

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• Communication between customers and customer service, production, shipping and other levels of management.

• Shipping experience in a high speed manufacturing environment preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to operate mobile equipment (forklift/roll-grab).

• Experience with navigating logistics systems focused on inventory management, Load planning, bills of lading, bills of materials, scheduling dock appointments. 

• Lifting and carrying of packages 5lbs. -30lbs.; >30lbs, less frequently.  Assistance is available for >30lbs

• Ability to work 5:00a-1:00p Mon-Fri, with occasional overtime daily and on Saturdays.

• Carry out any other duties as requested by Management.