Shipping Assistant

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Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland is hiring a Shipping Assistant. The Shipping Assistant will be responsible for assisting in scheduling orders and shipping materials to both internal and external customers in a timely manner.

This role is located in Parsippany, NJ and will be fully on-site.  

Shipping Assistant Responsibilities:

• Assist in various shipping functions including, but not limited to generating shipping documents and reports, pick list and scheduling document generation.
• Coordinate shipping orders with Sales Representative and Operations to ensure product is shipped to customers.
• Assist in preparing shipment of exports, ensuring all legal shipping requirements are met.
• Route delivery trucks, Track shipping status for customers, Receive packages.
• Follow up with Daily Status Report.
• Provide services with a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ensure material is packaged, load and secured when being loaded for transport.
• Review all documents for accuracy.
• Evaluate shipments, reducing cost through freight consolidation without affecting customer service.
• Maintain communication with internal and commercial customers for changes made to delivery dates and means of shipments.
• Be knowledgeable of and keep current on DOT, OSHA, Federal and state law changes related to shipping. Maintain driver records, daily logs, truck leases and maintenance records.
• Responsible to coordinate and document all RMA’s and DMR’s.
• Must learn all shipping functions of our ERP system and ERP sub processes, must learn all functions of 3rd party shipping applications that supports our processes - Transporeon Freight module.

Shipping AssistantQualifications:

• High School Diploma required. 
• Strong Knowledge of excel, word and PowerPoint.
• Minimum of 1 years’ shipping and receiving experience, preferably in metals industry
• Strong team player
• Strong analysis, critical thinking, and assessment abilities.
• Strong problem-solver, with a customer service attitude and orientation
• Solid decision-maker, utilizing sound judgment and understanding of the issues.
• Analytical thinker who can break down complex problems into manageable components. 
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Solid time management skills and the ability to plan, schedule and prioritize workload.
• Attention to detail and accuracy of information.

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

• Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 8,000+ employees worldwide and 35+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.   Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.