Shipping & Receiving Tech III

This position is responsible for managing the movement of materials inbound and outbound, domestic and international, as we grow Solomon Colors to the next level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide shipping cost to sales for customer proposals, and recommend the most beneficial options for our customers regarding cost versus timing
• Apply weekly fuel surcharge to quotes and bids
• Work directly with sales representatives to make new customer on boarding smooth to meet their requirements
• Support following up on requests for the tracing of missing shipments
• File freight claims
• Prepare warehouse BOL, packing list, and if necessary, customs documents for international shipments
• Manage all aspects of stock transfers between Solomon Colors warehouse locations
• Match modes of transport to meet cost requirements with customer needs
• Perform empty tote round up with “milk runs” to make cost effective return of the empty totes for refilling, also prepare the return documents

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mentorship skills, including the ability to effectively convey information to others using positive motivational techniques, support, and guidance
• Ability to set goals, prioritize projects and follow through to completion, while maintaining a budget and following set timetables
• Use critical thinking skills to analyze and determine the root cause of issues and implement appropriate solutions
• Maintain excellent working relationships with co-workers, and other related facilities and companies as appropriate
• Promote company philosophy, mission and objectives within and to customers outside the facility
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties within allotted time
• Seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times
• Demonstrate respect for co-workers and comply with company policies
• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills to interact and deal tactfully with facility staff, administration, customers, vendors, and government agencies
• Promote a positive culture for employees and maintain accountability within the facility by enforcing company policies.
• Support incentive programs to improve compliance, cleanliness and safety, as appropriate
• Ability to carry out essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to responsibilities
• Attend and participate in facility meetings
• Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of the facility
• Participate in company safety program identifying risks to safety and reducing incidents
• Participates in relevant in-service training sessions
• Use safety/personal protective equipment as required for the location/situation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Production Technician II, or equivalent job experience

Additional Qualifications / Skills

• Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills required
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations as they relate to the material transportation and inventory
• Ability to gather, analyze, and report data and trends
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams to a common purpose and proactively see new ideas and solutions to organizational change
• Demonstrated positive influences on teams including a willingness to proactively accept change
• Ability to project a professional image
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Acute attention to detail
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions