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Job Title: Shipping Specialist
I. General Information
- On Site position (Tucson, AZ)
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
A. Department and Position Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinates shipments to include choosing carriers, scheduling pick-ups and deliveries, and negotiating transportation rates.
- Ensures compliance with shipping regulations and documentation requirements to include customs and export/import forms.
- Prepare shipments to include packing and labeling of goods for proper transportation.
- Track shipments and manage the flow of goods to maintain on-time delivery.
- Resolve shipment-related issues to include damaged goods and lost or delayed shipments.
- Prepare applicable work and sales orders, as required for shipping.
III. Responsibility and Authority Affecting Quality
- Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to the product, process and Quality System.
- Identify and record potential problems relating to the product, process and Quality System.
- Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels.
- Record and/or report all instances of customer feedback on product.
- Verify the implementation of solutions.
IV. Position Requirements
A. Skills and abilities (required for the job)
- Detail oriented
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- A team player
B. Education, experience and training (required for the job)
- High School Diploma/GED
- Knowledge of a wide variety of supplies, tools, equipment and related terminology and modern storekeeping methods and practices
- Five years material handling, warehousing, inventory experience.
- Computer application skills experience in material transaction systems and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
C. Working environment
1. Work Station Area: Warehouse
2. Special Factors in the Work Area:
- The working environment is indoors and is seasonally heated and cooled with minimal noise levels.
- The position requires considerable sitting, typing and the ability to move objects of up to 50 pounds.
- The position requires the ability to communicate in person, telephonically and via email.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)
- Shipping & receiving: 2 years (Required)
Language:
Ability to Relocate:
- Tucson, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person