at Menasha Packaging in Minooka, Illinois, United States
Job Description
The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties however; it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.
- Communicates instructions to checker/loaders, contracted truck drivers, and OTR carriers
- Coordinates and execute shipping schedules, and dispatch local freight shipments
- Creates shipping labels for paperwork received and contacts carrier to arrange shipment
- Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records
- Confers with managers to ensure coordination of production lines and finished product
- Responsible for coordination of product completion and shipments on a timely basis by logging and inventory of the shipment and keeping a running total of the shipments
- Resolve outbound and incoming delivery issues with key stakeholders
- Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications
- Examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages
- Coordinates movements of trailers with yard spotter
- Assists with waste tracking and disposal
- Prepares business reports as needed
- Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge
Education & Experience
- Education - none
- Some relevant experience required
Education & Experience Preferred
- High School diploma or equivalent required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of and ability to use and influence organization's policies, standards and procedures guiding manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of strategies and tools for controlling and optimizing the factors that lie between the purchase of raw materials and delivery of finished products
- Ability to effectively manage the business relationship and transactions with the suppliers of raw materials or product components
- Knowledge of issues and considerations for effectively managing local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work in progress and finished goods
- Knowledge of the processes, tools and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials throughout the manufacturing cycle
- Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Primarily works in an office environment with occasional time spent in a production and/or warehouse setting
- Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Frequent walking/standing required
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
