HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Operations Team as a Shipping Coordinator. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast paced manufacturing facility.
Summary
The Shipping Coordinator performs a variety of clerical functions required for HWI to ship orders and meet customer delivery requirements.
Responsibilities
- Preparing finished goods accurately for shipment according to customer requirements
- Facilitating the flow of information between Supply Chain and the Customer Account Specialist to coordinate shipping priorities and ensure timely and accurate delivery
- Coordinating shipments with approved third-party logistic companies
- Reconciliating inventory variances
- Preparing export order paperwork
- Coordinating warehouse cycle counts
Requirements
- Requires High School diploma
- The Shipping Coordinator requires zero (0) – two (2) years of inventory and shipping experience, preferably in a refractory operation.
- Requires computer operation skills including, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle ERP accounting system
- Requires experience in working towards Lean production
- Requires experience in inventory management planning performance metrics: raw material and finished goods inventory levels, customer service levels, cycle count accuracy, on-time delivery, day’s on hand, physical inventory and delivery sales targets
- Requires interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Requires excellent organization skills with accurate and precise attention to detail
Physical and Environmental Requirements
- Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of time talking or hearing; 1/3 to 2/3 of time standing, walking and / or sitting; and less than 1/3 of time using hands and fingers, reaching, climbing/balancing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling; and/or tasting/smelling.
- Lifting: Requires lifting up to 10 pounds less than 1/3 of time.
- Vision: Requires accurate close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
- Environment: Requires 1/3 to 2/3 of time working near moving mechanical parts and less than 1/3 of time exposed to fumes or airborne particles, working with explosives, in an office setting, working in high, precarious places, exposed to outdoor weather, extreme heat, vibration, and/or the risk of electrical shock.
- Noise: Requires exposure to moderate noise.
ABOUT US
HarbisonWalker International Background
HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States. It counts 19 manufacturing sites, 22 distribution centers and the largest refractory industry research facility in North America. Serving virtually every major industry that requires refractory solutions to enhance production and protect assets, HWI is consistently recognized for its talented experts, industry firsts, and intensely driven excellence.
It is part of Calderys and is the brand for the Americas region of the Group. Joining HWI means joining an international organization with a history that spans more than 150 years, a Group present in 30 countries with a strong and ambitious purpose.
Are you looking for a career with opportunities to create, build, and participate in the evolution of an industry that’s vital to American and global manufacturing? A career with a company whose leadership is committed to business success and making HWI a great place to work? A career that is both challenging and rewarding? A career with professional and personal growth, work-life balance, and the chance to work with exceptional coworkers? Think HWI.
Purpose: We are the vital partner of all high temperature industries. We support them building a better world through sustainable solutions.
Values: We are Tenacious, Accountable, Multicultural, and Authentic
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce.
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
