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SalaryJob Purpose: Perform all functions needed in order to ship and invoice finished goods on time and in full to our customers
Job Duties:
- Create and book shipments after deliveries have fully picked
- Identify opportunities to combine deliveries in a single shipment to reduce freight cost
- Ensure that we are using the most cost-efficient LTL carrier for all deliveries except for when customers require a specific carrier
- Negotiate truck load rates with brokers in order to get us the best rate with the best level of service
- Dispatch LTL trailers to get swapped as fast as possible in order to continue loading
- Schedule live loads in advanced based on when the Manager expects the delivery to be complete
- Communicate with manager throughout the day if you experience any challenges with scheduling or trailer swaps
- Prepare load docs, packing list and shipping labels for the loaders as needed
- Generate BOL’s for all shipments and file our copies once shipment has picked up
- Ensure shipment is invoiced (shipment confirmed) once fully loaded
- Track status of daily shipment goal and report performance at the end of shift
- Perform dock check at the beginning of shift and several times throughout shift in order to keep track of LTL trailers and capacity
- Always communicate throughout the day with the Leads, supervisors and the DC manager in order to ensure everyone is doing what is needed to reach our shipping goals
- Performs other general warehouse duties as needed
Skills and Qualifications:
- Previous Experience Working in a Warehouse Preferred
- Experience Working With computers
- Able to work in a team environment and work close with other office and warehouse staff
- Ability to sit for long periods but help out on the dock when needed
- Self-Motivated; Active; Safety Conscious
- Ability to Work in a Fast Paced, Busy Environment
