Shipping Associate

Description

Transaxle is a well-recognized premier remanufacturer of drivetrain components. Our mission is to Be integral to the nation’s transportation industry by providing high value Reman products that support keeping American Business operating. Our customer base includes many of the top trucking transportation firms in the industry. A key strategy for accomplishing our mission is having the most talented work force in the industry.

Our products include transmissions, differentials, steering gears, and hydraulic pumps for wide variety of light to heavy duty applications. We are a growing company with multiple locations nationwide. We are striving to offer our employees the safest working environment possible with the opportunity for a fulfilling career path for each employee. Our employees enable us to offer the highest quality product with the highest level customer service. Our team makes a difference every day by proudly serving our nation’s transportation industry.

Core Values

TransAxle is a Company that bases all of its interactions with employees, customers, and all other stakeholders on its Core Values. Our Core Values are Safety, Respect, Care, Growth, Development; Integrity, World Class Customer Experience, Teamwork, Accountability, Communication, Community Participation and Engagement.

Job Overview

Ensure that all materials are safely, efficiently packaged and shipped in a timely fashion without damage to customers both inter-branch internal and external to Transaxle using LTL, small package, company trucks and international shipments.

Detail oriented and able to handle pressure. Should be able to get along well with others and have the ability communicate effectively on phone and in writing professionally.

Must be assertive and able to make decisions with limited supervision. Aggressive willingness to stay at work ‘until the job is done’ attitude.

Embody Transaxle Core values, coach coworkers and demonstrate them daily.

Duties and Responsibilities

Meets company’s needs for customer satisfaction and growth.

Enter data and schedule work within the (TMS) Transport Management System to schedule LTL freight.

Fill out / Understand and correctly maintain freight Bill of Ladings, packing slips, import/export documentation

to satisfy all DOT regulations.

Use Excel spreadsheet to communicate daily urgent shipments (Must-Go list)

Understanding of DOT hazardous material regulations as pertaining to freight shipments

Determine when, and execute phone and email communication with, freight carriers and brokers to manage shipments, as required

Track freight & PRO numbers and communicate them to customers and coworkers

Ensure that units in stock have shelf location and can be located

Conduct and participate in Physical Inventories and cycle counting

Aggressive willingness to stay at work ‘until the job is done’ attitude

Load / unload trucks and coordinate movement of palletized and small package material

Use UPS / FED-X (quick ship) and tracking services terminals

Confers with department supervisors and Transaxle Branch managers to determine overdue or lost shipments and resolve physically and in electronic data records.

Help direct others to maintain Unit and Materials Inventory Accuracy and to expedite transfer of materials from stock area or production areas.

May examine material received, verify part numbers, and check discrepancies with orders and ensure timely correction.

Transfer material between branches as needed to maximize stock and freight efficiency

Perform other duties as required by supervision management

Qualifications

High School Graduate

ERP / MRP systems Planning and Purchasing experience required (MS Navision preferred)

Willingness to work until 7PM and ensure completion of shipments

Use of email/MS Outlook

Knowledge and understanding of Excel spreadsheets

Proficient mathematic and analytic thinking ability for problem solving on the job

Forklift certification required and use of hoisting crane equipment

Ability to use banding machine and packing equipment

Ability to problem solve and deduce likely problem root causes

Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally, customer service attitude

2 4 Year experience with shipping in a warehouse environment

Ability to be assertive & direct and supervise others

Understand and follow all company and OSHA safety guidelines

Working Conditions

• Requires ability to work on a computer and phone.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and work standing.
• Job requires good ability to use phone, e-mail and written communication skills as well as the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Requires direct face to face communication with warehouse and production personnel.
• Noisy environment for 80% of time.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to read and write clearly and legibly
• Read and understand shipping BOL/ paperwork, packing slips
• Regularly Lift 50 pounds
• Occasionally lift up to 100 pounds

Transaxle offers a comprehensive benefits program including:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Group Life Insurance (After 30 days of employment)
• Paid Time off & Holidays
• 401K
• Employee Discount and Reimbursement Programs
• Career Progression

Qualifications