Shipping Coordinator

Position Summary

The Shipping Coordinator is responsible for the daily organization and preparation of documentation as it relates to shipping activities. This includes the distribution and filing of all shipping documentation, creation and verification of serial tags, processing of inventory transactions, releasing and processing of sales orders, coordination and scheduling of freight lines, preparation of freight bills and export documentation. The Shipping Coordinator is also responsible for analyzing and reviewing shipping related reports and communication with all levels of the organization, both external and internal customers. In addition, this individual is responsible for the initiation and maintenance of standard work and other departmental procedures to achieve STERIS’ overall Quality, Cost, and Delivery objectives. This is accomplished using Lean Tools to identify problems, recommend solutions and drive implementation by continuous improvement activities.

Shift Hours: Monday – Thursday & 7:00am – 3:30pm Pay: $17.77 - $23 per hour

What you will do as a Shipping Coordinator

• Identify, participate and implement continuous improvement activities to impact overall purchasing areas quality, cost, and delivery initiatives.
• Maintains standard work documentation and other AMI procedures to ensure compliance.
• Participate in the identification and implementation of root cause and corrective action ideas.
• Prints, Sorts, distribute Sales Orders and other shipping documentation to appropriate personnel.
• File shipping documentation as required daily.
• Issuing, typing, and logging of serial numbers and tags. This includes printing the daily log, making changes due to Customer returns or conversions, and verification of correct shipments of serialized capital equipment.
• Completion of proper inventory transaction of all finished goods from AS400 to Oracle for sales order allocation. This procedure also includes the processing of orders for invoicing on both the AS400 and Oracle systems.
• Preparation of freight bills, packing lists, NAFTA, Certificates of Origin, and all other documentation required in the shipment of both domestic and international orders.
• Management of Sales Order backlog report and the ability to effectively communicate with Customer Service Representatives regarding sales order related concerns on current and future shipments as well as management of expedite requests.
• Responsible for creating, measuring, reporting, and disseminating shipping performance data to support SQCD measurements.
• Performs similar and related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be thoroughly familiar with materials, tools, and methods of processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Office.
• Key competencies include sound business judgment and decision making. Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Ability to work in a team environment. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team environment; establishes and maintains constructive working relationships; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner.
• Adapts to changes in work environment; ability to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments to reach goals; completes tasks on time.
• Volunteers readily; seek increased responsibility; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule tasks to ensure timely completion of job responsibilities.
• Requires effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with all employees at all levels of management.
• Self-starter, someone who is proactive and who can lead by example.
• Demonstrated ability to think out of the box and help drive change.
• Willingness to work overtime if required.

Preferred:

• Prior Materials Management experience
• Minimum two years of College Education
• Previous Shipping and/or clerical experience
• Prior Forklift Experience preferred. CDL license a plus.
• Direct hands-on experience in an MRP systems environment
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing blueprints and specifications
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and experience is preferred. Experience with hand measurement equipment. (calipers, gage pins, etc.)

Other:

• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
• Long/short Term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Maternity & Paternal Leave
• Additional add-ons benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continues educations programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career

Pay range for this opportunity is $17.77 - $23.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.