Shipping Coordinator
Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Shipping:
- Stage and load finished manufactured goods or other material to be sent to internal stakeholders or external customer.
- Follow detailed instruction and established procedures.
- Operate forklift, pallet jacks, and other manual material handling equipment safely.
- Assist with preparing shipping documents including bills of lading, packing slips, and labels.
- Enter shipment data accurately into ERP/MRP and shipping software.
- Maintain records of shipments and update tracking information.
- Verify shipment contents against orders and packing lists.
- Report discrepancies to supervisors.
- Other duties as assigned.
Quality Assurance:
- Ensure proper packaging and loading of product on truck to minimize risk of damage and to comply with shipping policies and procedures.
- Assist with maintaining accurate inventory and material movement documentation.
Safety Compliance:
- Adhere to safety protocols and utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and proper lifting technique.
- Maintain clean, organized and safe work areas where product is stored and moved out on the production floor.
- Maintain awareness and report to leaders' potential safety hazards.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with team members, supervisors, engineers, and quality control personnel to address challenges and improve processes.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to report issues and provide updates.
Workspace Maintenance:
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Store tools and equipment properly.
Flexibility and Adaptability:
- Work overtime as needed to meet delivery goals.
- Crosstrain in other areas and adjust to new processes or technologies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Experience: 6 months to 1 year of shipping and material experience.
Technical Knowledge:
- Familiarity with shipping and material movement.
- Basic computer literacy.
Essential Skills:
- Communication: Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
- Material Movement: Ability to use proper lifting techniques and material movement equipment effectively.
- Quality Control: Ability to properly package and load product on truck to ensure it meets quality standards.
- Problem-Solving: Identifying issues and communicating to leader.
- Safety Awareness: Following safety protocols and maintaining hazard awareness.
- Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with all employees.
- Adaptability: Ability to be flexible in role, adjusting to new processes, technologies, or production requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years of shipping and material movement experience.
- Forklift operations.
Physical Demands:
- Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle material and parts.
- Repetitive Motion: Perform repetitive motions such as bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, lifting, gripping, and grasping with hands.
- Standing Duration: Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift.
- Lifting Requirements: Ability to lift up to 35lbs.
- Environmental Exposure: Ability to work in environments with noise, chemicals, dust, sharp objects, moving/rotating mechanical parts, and temperature extremes.
COMMITMENT TO COMPANY STANDARDS: Shipping Coordinators are expected to uphold Allegion's commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction by living Allegion's values, fostering a cooperative team environment, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
Compensation
This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
- The expected Base Hourly Range: $18.72 - $20.
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