Associate Technical Specialist jobs in Cincinnati, OH

General Position Summary

This is a non-exempt position responsible for organizing and coordinating the daily preparation of incoming and outgoing truck loads.

Essential Job Functions

Shipment Planning and Preparation

• Receives orders from the customer through 3 rd party and enters the orders into the system.
• Enters received cargo into the system.
• Communicates with warehouse staff to coordinate preparation of shipments.
• Organizes load plan information and coordinates packing of truck using packing slips; labels pallets; tracks inbound and outbound inventory daily for customers.
• Assures that the shipment will meet all customer specific shipping requirements.
• Track all inbound shipments.
• Makes bookings with carriers.
• Audits shipments for accuracy and compliance before they are released.
• Create monthly invoices for each customer.
• Reconcile inventory for customer; some monthly and some on rolling inventory.
• Responsible for sending any vendor invoices to the accounting department and responsible for coding charges accurately.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safer working area.
• Reports all irregular issues, accidents, and problems to Warehouse Supervisor or Operations Manager immediately.
  
  

Miscellaneous & Other

• Seeks constant improvement, more efficient and less expensive ways and means in work processes.
• Performs special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.
• Follows up to complete any assigned work.
• Maintains high ethical standards in the workplace.
• Maintains good communication with supervisors, staff members and outside contacts.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety.
  
  

Qualifications

Education & Work Experience High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience. One to three years of similar work experience. General use of office equipment including phones, copier, personal computer, etc. Proficient in Microsoft Office, including excel. Forklift experience preferred. A strong candidate for this position would demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, exceptional customer service, and dependability.

Work Environment & Physical Demands Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work is typically performed in both an office and a warehouse environment. Working conditions may vary and heat, cold and noise factors are changeable. The employee is required to frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must be able to read and analyze data in hard copy and computer-based text; also requires the ability to measure or identify using eyesight. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds on a regular basis. Employee may be required to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.