Location: Keokuk

The Shipping Specialist will be responsible for managing scale and system operations of raw materials from our suppliers to the proper areas and finished product to our customers, coordinate and secure adequate equipment for movement of dry packaged product to our warehouse to ensure uninterrupted plant operations, maintain and manage timely rail switches to ensure continuous plant operations, coordinate and establish optimal safety in accordance with OSHA within the plant by following policies and procedures set forth, and provide 24/7 plant-wide cross-functional support. This position will require becoming familiar with the plant layout and developing a basic understanding of the production process.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Prioritization and operation of inbound/outbound truck scale
• Daily management of dry van and recyclable trailer movement
• Accurately direct inbound carriers
• Inspect all inbound and outbound paperwork to ensure customer satisfaction
• Utilize familiarity with DOT regulations to ensure compliance
• Perform cross-functional duties at night and on weekends and holidays
• Serve as dispatch for plant-wide incident reporting procedure
• Maintain flexibility to handle several tasks concurrently and ensure that each is progressing as required
• Identify shipping and receiving errors/problems and develop problem resolution tasks in response
• Maintain inbound freight record of chemical rail cars for the plant
• Receiving chemical trucks in SAP
• Collaborate with Operations, Logistics, Customer Care, Quality and Purchasing.
• Work directly with carriers, customers, suppliers and other external constituencies.

Required Competencies, Education and Experience

• Associate Degree in business or related field and/or equivalent experience
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to effectively adhere to time constraints/deadlines
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously while working in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated behaviors including self-motivation, strong organization skills, dependability, and attention to detail
• Ability to make quick, appropriate decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated strong computer skills; proficiency in MS Office products
• Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift, which will include nights, weekends, and holidays

Education and Experience

• BS/BA Degree in Supply Chain or associated field, or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar position preferred.

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

If you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume and let’s start the journey together !

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