Shipping Coordinator
Shipping Coordinator
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Job Description
FORTNA partners with the worlds leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives we design and deliver solutions powered by intelligent software to optimize fast accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy distribution center operational design and implementation material handling automated equipment robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.
At FORTNA we believe in fostering a workplace that isnt just a job but a movement a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. Join the Movement encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration celebrates diversity and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than Team. Our Approach.
Job Summary
3rd shift hours: Sun -Thurs. 9:30 pm - 6:00 am
The Shipping Coordinator provides clerical and analytical support to our production and logistics teams. This role is essential in ensuring timely and accurate shipment of products in alignment with production schedules inventory levels and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and interpret shop schedules to plan and coordinate outbound shipments.
- Schedule shipments in alignment with the production plan and customer delivery requirements.
- Generate and summarize daily shipment paperwork for supervisory and management review.
- Select and coordinate transportation methods based on shipment needs.
- Perform forward planning using work center requirements to help supervisors identify and resolve material shortages.
- Support production reporting and maintain accurate shipping documentation.
- Create and analyze shipping reports to improve logistics efficiency.
- Collaborate with production supervisors to resolve shipping-related issues and discrepancies.
- Coordinate with transportation providers to ensure on-time delivery and pick-up schedules.
- Conduct audits of in-process shipments to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Utilize business systems and tools such as Microsoft Word Excel IQMS and TrueView for reporting and documentation.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date shipping records and files.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with cross-functional teams including production inventory control and transportation.
Qualifications & Skills
- Basic understanding of shipping and logistics processes including common transportation methods and shipping documentation.
- Familiarity with manufacturing operations including reading drawings and understanding workflow.
- Working knowledge of inventory control methods such as KANBAN and pull systems.
- Strong decision-making skills grounded in standard operating procedures.
- Proven ability to multitask troubleshoot and solve problems effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting and data analysis.
- Highly organized detail-oriented and self-motivated.
- Ability to read a tape measure and follow detailed instructions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety quality and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screening.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.
It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition status with regard to public assistance veteran status citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.) or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. In addition FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
