Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Daily communication with production to review open orders and assure that materials will be available for on time shipment.
• Communicate with customer service to coordinate ship dates, order changes, freight rates, service delays and any other logistics related information.
• Communicate with 3PLs and customer carriers in order to schedule pickup dates and times.
• Communicate with carriers regarding missed pickup appointments and to develop recovery plans.
• Maintain shipping schedule that supports an efficient work plan.
• Prepare and complete all required reports for traffic, shipping, and customers.
• Coordinate and verify accurate completion of all shipments. This includes but is not limited to, entering freight rates and late codes.
• Schedule delivery appointments for inbound materials. Follow up on missed deliveries.
• Become familiar with the basics of air freight, international, and hazardous shipments.
• Log carriers in and out in a timely manner.
• Cross train for all businesses; Vinyl, Hose, and ETP.

Skills/Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of clerical experience required.
• 1-3 years of transportation and shipping experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Time management and decision-making ability
• Written and verbal communication skills
• General office skills and strong computer skills (eg Microsoft Office) required
• Prior transportation and shipping experience helpful, but not required.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Ability to bend, stoop and lean over for extended periods of time.
• Ability to wear required safety equipment.

Teknor Apex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Teknor Apex.