Shipping Coordinator
Summary
Coordinate outgoing shipments, create shipping docs, and manage inventory at a plastics manufacturer.
Petoskey Plastics aspires to stand out as an industry leader in sustainability, using advanced recycling technology to manufacture high-quality films, bags, and resins from post-consumer materials. Our commitment to eco-friendly innovation sets us apart, as we strive to earn the appreciation and respect of our customers, associates, and communities. If you are seeking a family-oriented company that values career growth and provides robust paid training, explore the comprehensive benefits listed below to see how Petoskey Plastics can support your professional journey.
We’re headquartered in Petoskey where our Lake Michigan shores are clasped by rhythmic waves of seafoam and cobalt. We’re honored to have roots in Texas, Tennessee, and Indiana as our production has expanded over the years. Our custom-engineered solutions tackle a variety of industries, including automotive, industrial, institutional, retail, construction, home improvement, medical, and more.
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A few of our over 20 competitive benefits:
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Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision benefits - valued at $4/hr over your base pay!
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PTO
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Petoskey Plastics pays 3% of your annual earnings into your 401k regardless of your contribution!
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Profit Sharing
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Wellness Reimbursement (up to $400 annually)
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Life Insurance
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Short- and Long-Term Disability
The Shipping Coordinator will oversee the routing of outgoing shipments using standard procedures across different transportation modes. They will prioritize tasks and expedite shipments as required. Additionally, they will measure and weigh products, converting measurements from English to metric when necessary. The role involves completing essential documentation such as bills of lading, packing slips, ASN's (Advanced Ship Notices), and shipping alert notifications. Furthermore, they will be responsible for maintaining and storing/filing shipping documents.
Responsibilities
- Work in accordance with safety rules and actively support safety team
- Maintain excellent standards for housekeeping
- Adhere to Quality Management System Procedures
- Review open orders
- Schedule appointments with truck load carriers, calling 24 hours in advance if necessary
- Create pick lists, assist in picking, scanning and shipping
- Create box labels, BOL, packing slips, and stickers for each piece as necessary
- Monitor inventory of shipping supplies and notify supervisor when reorder is required
- Check orders against shipping or customer order requirements
- Check receipts against purchase order for proper shipment, shortages, damages or defects
- Receive incoming materials
- Manage inventory and participate in physical counts
- Read inventory reports and reconcile report to actual counts
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management