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Aerotek Shipping Coordinator in Kansas City, Kansas
Job Title: Shipping Coordinator
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Shipping Coordinator to join our team. This hands-on position is crucial in ensuring the efficient, effective, and accurate in-and-out control of materials in support of customer orders. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and work as part of the materials management team to support shipments both domestically and internationally.
Responsibilities
Pull product from warehouse using Pick Tickets or verbal instructions to support shipments.
Package product using a variety of methods (box, pallet, crate, etc.) ensuring safe and damage-free shipment.
Generate Bills of Lading.
Verify outgoing material counts and shipping addresses against pack lists, Bills of Lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
Tag or label outbound products and affix shipping labels on packed products ensuring proper information.
Determine the proper method of shipment using instructions, knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
Contact shipping companies to route domestic and international shipments.
Prepare all required documentation for domestic and international shipments.
Maintain shipping log and track shipments.
Verify counts, weights, or measures of incoming and outgoing materials.
Generate and handle freight claims as directed.
Inspect forklifts per OSHA requirements and log inspections.
Operate manual pallet jacks and motorized fork trucks in a confined space and in a safe manner.
Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean shipping area.
Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers.
Safely unload products from incoming trucks and trailers.
Safely use a variety of hand and power tools.
Multi-task to handle numerous orders at the same time.
Safely lift heavy products manually or using proper lifting equipment.
May direct or train others in preparing outgoing or receiving shipments.
Essential Skills
Previous experience in a shipping/warehouse position.
Experience with international shipments.
Safe operation of manual and powered lift trucks.
Adequate mobility to continually walk and stand, pull orders from various shelf heights, and lift products up to 70 pounds.
Ability to clearly read and understand English.
Responsible, dependable, and organized.
Multi-tasking to handle various orders at the same time.
Highly efficient and professional with computer and Microsoft Office programs, especially Outlook.
Familiarity and efficiency with ERP programs, with Microsoft Dynamics GP being highly preferred.
Active and effective listening and verbal communication skills.
Critical thinking using logic and reasoning to identify solutions and approaches to problems.
Efficient and safe operation of a variety of hand and power tools.
Effective time management.
Ability to maintain attendance and punctuality.
Ability to function in a fast-paced, customer-driven engineering and manufacturing environment.
Being a team player is absolutely mandatory, but equally effective when working independently.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with data entry and inventory management.
Knowledge of shipping labels, pick tickets, and packing methods.
Experience with SAP and ERP systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience with FedEx shipping systems.
Why Work Here?
Join a team that values hard work and a positive attitude. Enjoy a smaller team environment where culture and fit are crucial, allowing for a supportive and collaborative workspace. Benefit from a role that offers the opportunity to work independently while also being a valuable team player.
Work Environment
Work in a manufacturing facility that, while not super climate-controlled, is equipped with numerous fans, and allows shorts during summer months. The smaller team size emphasizes the importance of a strong team culture, making sure candidates fit well with the existing team.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, Kansas.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,KS.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 11, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.