What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freight Coordinator position at Polyplex USA?
Starting Pay: $22.00
Typical Schedule: M-F, 8 hours
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Role Description
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Position Title
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Freight Coordinator
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Position Code:
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PUaH59H
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Department
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Logistics
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FLSA
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Salary Non-Exempt
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Shift
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General Shift
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Level/ Grade
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FE2
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Reports to
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Warehouse Supervisor
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Location
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Decatur, AL USA
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Expectations
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The person is expected to be reliable and motivated with a sense of urgency for the goals of the department. Ensure all Shipping documents are received and distributed to the CSR team. Verify all freight invoices and ensure that quotes are attached to invoices. Ensure all Pick List and third party BOL’s are distributed to Shipping Coordinator and Shift Leads in a timely manner. Set up booking for all LTL and FTL Shipments. Maintain Master Shipping Log and required weekly and monthly reports. Negotiate freight rates.
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Responsibility
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Understand and follow all policies, rules and guidelines relating to ESSH
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Always wear appropriate PPE as outlined in ESSH policies.
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Report every incident or injury to your immediate supervisor
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Participate in incident investigations
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Identify any risks to individuals, the environment or the site
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Questions situations, processes or procedures that appear unsafe or put the site at risk
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Recognizes unsafe work conditions created by other workers
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2.1
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Coordinate the arrangement of trucks and scheduling of pick up times.
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2.2
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Implement any special instruction from CSR’s or customers
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2.3
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Will present a shipping report in person in the shipping meeting each morning.
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2.4
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Facilitate cross training across all Shift Leads and Shipping Coordinator.
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2.5
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Regular interaction with Shift Leads on any freight and/or shipment issues.
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2.6
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Provide BOL’s from third parties and Pick List to Logistics to load trucks
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2.7
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Complete weekly and monthly reports
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2.8
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Other duties and projects as assigned
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3.1
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Have the knowledge and ability to perform all job functions.
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3.2
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Working knowledge of Outlook email, Microsoft office products.
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3.3
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Basic excel skills
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3.4
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Ability to work with outside venders and negotiate
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3.5
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Excellent oral and verbal communication skills
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Competencies
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Technical Expertise
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Freight/shipping knowledge
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Computer skills (office, email, internal system)
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Behavioral
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Safety Orientation
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Ability to work as a team member
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Self-motivation
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Ability to communicate with all levels of organization
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Ideal Incumbent profile
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Education
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High School Diploma or GED
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Industry Experience
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3-5 years in warehousing and/or logistics
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