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FlexStaff Shipping Clerk in Deer Park, New York
The purpose of this position is to coordinate truck, UPS/FedEx/DHL shipments for the days orders to ship. To create, print, and place labels on required boxes. To provide weights and dimensions for shipment. Bill orders in AS400 once items have shipped. Communicate via email and verbally with internal team and external sources.
C. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: What are the main objectives and responsibilities within this job? Name the most important activities (6-8) of the job including the expected result (in order to ). You should base yourself on a longer period to be sure that you dont forget important but less frequent tasks of the job.
1.Accountability 1: Oversee a Team Leader for the Shipping Packers and 4-5 packers when the Shipping Manager is not in. Example of activities: Coordinate to ensure that all the days orders to ship are being packed and prepared correctly and on time.
2.Accountability 2: Must know Windows based programs. Example of activities: Using the AS400 to bill orders as they are readied to ship. Using a computer to schedule truck shipments for specific customers using trucking dispatchers and freight forwarders. Using UPS/FedEx/DHL websites as needed Using Customer Portals as needed
3.Accountability 3: Ability to coordinate domestic and international shipments. Example of activities: Responsible to coordinate shipments and provide and obtain the necessary weights and dimensions, coordinate the proper labelling.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Education level & general experience: At least 3 -4 years in a manufacturing setting. Prior shipping clerk/coordination experience necessary. Technical knowledge/ expertise: AS400, Windows based system, UPS, Fedex systems, working with customer intranets.
Competencies: Good written and oral communication skills Ability to read and understand work order instructions. Bilingual a +