Traffic Coordinator

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Responsible for completing and verifying all paperwork in the shipping department, including bills of lading, packing slips

, shipping logs, and export papers.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Processes packing lists and bills of lading to ensure accurate communication between the shipping department
• and freight companies.
• Types and compiles export papers
• Maintains a daily shipping log and identifies orders for shipment.
• Contacts freight companies or operate a computer to trace packages and to request proof of delivery.
• Answers shipping questions from sales reps, office personnel, and customer.
• Obtain multiple quotes for truck load and less than truckload shipments to ensure cost effective solutions for the customer.
• Route LTL and TL shipments by analyzing quotes, and using the least expensive carrier that satisfies the order requirements
• and delivery dates.
• Maintain a working relationship with carrier contacts to schedule trucks on a daily basis, and provide superior customer
• service to customers by utilizing available trucks.
• Ship ground / air packages from various sources while finding effective services to satisfy delivery times.
• Answer emails and phone inquiries from sales and the corporate traffic department concerning possible ship dates.
• Filling of paperwork
• Employment Standards: Combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment
• standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities to successfully complete the expectations.

Job Requirements:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Basic math skill is needed to be able to figure percentages and to verify figures.
• Computer skills are needed to be able to type documents, enter data, and run reports in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to navigate websites LTL and full truckload sites effectively, attention to detail, problem solving skills
• strong work ethic, past experience in shipping is desirable, familiarity with
  ERP and LX software.
• Requires the equivalent of one year experience in a warehouse or shipping department.
• Overtime is required on as need bases.

DECISIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Makes sure that each order has a complete set of shipping documents.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to sit at a desk and operate a computer and keyboard with accuracy and efficiency.
• Must be able to stand and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to withstand both hot and cold atmosphere depending on weather conditions.
• Must be aware of people walking in front of oncoming forklift.
• Must be able to work in a warehouse environment that is partially indoors and partially outdoors.

Must be able to travel throughout the facility to obtain information needed to perform job functions, check orders, and collect

and distribute documents