SHIPPING MANAGER
SHIPPTEAM
MATTESON, ILLINOIS
2019 - Current
- Scheduled pickups from vendors according to production demands.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure that orders were filled correctly and delivered on time.
- Maintained accurate records of all outgoing freight activities.
- Supervised warehouse staff in order to ensure efficient use of resources when packaging items for shipment.
- Handled customer complaints related to shipping issues promptly and professionally.
- Monitored shipments for on-time delivery and communicated status updates to customers.
- Inspected cargo prior to loading onto trucks or other modes of transport.
- Managed inventory levels at warehouses across multiple locations.
- Tracked shipment progress using GPS technology or other tracking systems.
- Acted as liaison between freight companies and shippers.
- Double checked shipments and according to client orders.
- Scanned and documented freights and assigned appropriate marking labels with identifying information.
- Verified shipping labels as orders came in.
- Inspected and reported or repaired damaged cargo.
- Transported freights using forklifts, pallet jacks and reach trucks.
- Verified loads against shipping papers, noting in writing any overages, shortages or damages.
- Secured cargo for transport using straps, blocking, and bracing materials.
- Prepared goods for shipment by wrapping and protecting them according to specifications.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to organizational standards.
- Performed routine maintenance on loading dock equipment and reported malfunctions.
- Inspected freight for damages and discrepancies against shipping documents.