Cohen Industrial Supply CO
Shipping Specialist
Cohen Industrial Supply CO, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Summary/Objective:
The Shipping Specialist will be responsible for picking orders, repackaging material, quality control, printing labels, checking the accuracy of orders, and preparing shipments to be shipped.Duties/Responsibilities:Organizes, prioritizes, and processes LTL shipments for the facility. This includes setting up carries, printing pick lists, preparing shipping documents (labels, packing lists, and bill of lading), and verifying LTL rate accuracy.Processes shipping-related paperwork and ensure accuracy and appropriate timing of confirmations.Assists team as needed in daily warehouse management duties.Assists the team in cycle counting, inventory identification/location, and general management and organization of the shipping area.Drives a forklift on an as-needed basis to provide backup and additional capacity to the shipping department.Prepares orders for shipment, including loading, organizing, and wrapping orders, ensuring accuracy and quality package.Handles receivables.Pulls parts for shipments as required.Packages products as required.Obtains weight and dimensions of the product being shipped.Uses carrier websites to arrange for pickup and/or delivery of products.Maintains accurate inventory.Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Skills/Abilities:Strong computer skillsAbility to determine freight costsBasic understanding of railway, dock, and warehouse proceduresGood organization skills and attention to detailUnderstanding of hazardous materials regulationsFinished goods and raw material product knowledgeOrganized and process-driven. Able to stay ahead of shipping deadlines and customer expectationsReliable means of transportation requiredProficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or inventory software to maintain records, input data, and create reportsEducation and Experience:High school diploma or equivalent required.State motor vehicle operators' permits for the operation of forklifts are highly preferred.Physical Requirements:Must be able to traverse the distribution warehouse and access a variety of storage spaces and shelving units by stretching, squatting, and reaching.Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at a time.Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the warehouse and on the loading dock.
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.
The Shipping Specialist will be responsible for picking orders, repackaging material, quality control, printing labels, checking the accuracy of orders, and preparing shipments to be shipped.Duties/Responsibilities:Organizes, prioritizes, and processes LTL shipments for the facility. This includes setting up carries, printing pick lists, preparing shipping documents (labels, packing lists, and bill of lading), and verifying LTL rate accuracy.Processes shipping-related paperwork and ensure accuracy and appropriate timing of confirmations.Assists team as needed in daily warehouse management duties.Assists the team in cycle counting, inventory identification/location, and general management and organization of the shipping area.Drives a forklift on an as-needed basis to provide backup and additional capacity to the shipping department.Prepares orders for shipment, including loading, organizing, and wrapping orders, ensuring accuracy and quality package.Handles receivables.Pulls parts for shipments as required.Packages products as required.Obtains weight and dimensions of the product being shipped.Uses carrier websites to arrange for pickup and/or delivery of products.Maintains accurate inventory.Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Skills/Abilities:Strong computer skillsAbility to determine freight costsBasic understanding of railway, dock, and warehouse proceduresGood organization skills and attention to detailUnderstanding of hazardous materials regulationsFinished goods and raw material product knowledgeOrganized and process-driven. Able to stay ahead of shipping deadlines and customer expectationsReliable means of transportation requiredProficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or inventory software to maintain records, input data, and create reportsEducation and Experience:High school diploma or equivalent required.State motor vehicle operators' permits for the operation of forklifts are highly preferred.Physical Requirements:Must be able to traverse the distribution warehouse and access a variety of storage spaces and shelving units by stretching, squatting, and reaching.Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at a time.Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the warehouse and on the loading dock.
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.