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Job Description
Alexandria MN 1st Shift (MonFri 7:00am3:00pm)
This role involves coordinating all aspects of shipping from order verification and packaging to carrier selection documentation and tracking. The ideal candidate is a highly organized detailoriented individual with a strong understanding of shipping best practices and a dedication to providing exceptional customer service. to coordinate best routing methods to meet requirements.
The position will be responsible for monitoring customer orders for completion and processing necessary shipping documents following customer transportation requirements and communicating shipment details to stakeholders. This position will be the primary contact for all shippingrelated activities.
The typical scheduled hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. Must have flexibility to work additional hours as business needs dictate. Available occasionally for calls after hours to support sales requirements.
This person will be cross trained in multiple areas as needed to meet department and business needs
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent degree
- Experience:
- 5 years of experience in logistics shipping or supply chain management related to manufacturing.
- Experience in dispatching and routing local routes.
- Experience in both domestic and international shipping processes.
- Other required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Strong computer skills (Outlook Excel Word PowerPoint)
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational problemsolving and analytical skills
- Strong understanding of shipping procedures carrier options and software
- Transportation Management System Aptitude
- Ability to Multitask and identify priorities
- Strong decisionmaking skills
- Ability to manage with ambiguity
- Ability to recognize safety concerns
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong Customer Services skills
- Intermediate math skills
- Basic blueprint reading skills
- Ability to operate a forklift truck safely and effectively
BENEFITS
- A.I. Family Health & Wellness Clinic Free to all employees
- Group Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Basic Live Insurance
- Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Accident Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Volunteer Hours 8hrs. per year)
- Company Provided Work Uniforms
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- PPE Reimbursement
Full Job description upon request
Pay starting $22$24/hourly
Employment Type
Full-Time
