Shipping Coordinator

THE COMPANY
Galvion designs, develops, and manufactures ballistic helmets and dynamic power and data management solutions for the modern battlefield. We are a passionate, global, and fast-paced team collaborating with several strategic partners and are committed to enhancing the overall agility and survivability of the modern warfighter and tactical operator.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Shipping Coordinator is responsible for managing all outbound shipments, maintaining packaging material inventory, ensuring proper packaging of products for shipment, controlling helmet inventory (including SKUs and T&E samples), and palletizing larger orders. 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

People: 

• Works closely with Customer Service, Logistics and others to ensure accurate ERP transactions and related paperwork are provided for all shipments, inclusive of BOL, CI, Packing Slips, etc. 

• Interface with freight carriers and brokers, including the booking of LTL and FTL shipment pickups. 

Process: 

• Process small carrier packages 

• Load and unload trucks 

• Ensure material is properly marked with relevant information, including part number, quantity and date received. 

• Sort orders to either palletize or box for shipments. 

• Wrap, strap, and take pictures appropriately for large shipments 

• Utilize BGL portal for cross docking orders 

• Utilize Syteline ERP system 

• Utilize FedEx, UPS, DHL, and USPS shipping portals. 

• Operate fork lift as needed 

Performance: 

• Primary function will be shipping customer orders in a timely manner and will include both domestic and international freight. 

• Ensure warehouse is clean, accessible and safe for employees and customer traffic. 

• Determine cost efficient means of shipping, by comparing different freight carriers. 

• Keeping stock in order, including maintaining an accurate list of what is on-hand. 

• Wear the proper safety equipment.  

• Assist in other warehouse duties as required 

What you will need to succeed

• 5 years of domestic and international shipping experience preferred 

• Knowledgeable in FTL, LTL, small package, air and ocean freight 

• Previous experience dealing with freight carriers, freigh forwarders, and brokers 

• Intermediate computer skills and strong interpersonal skills required 

• Fork lift operator license preferred; will provide training 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) 

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

• Must be good with numbers and capable of writing legibly. 

• Ability to work with minimum of supervision, including prioritizing of work. 

• Work overtime as needed. 

Work Environment (include physical requirements)  

• Work is performed in a warehouse environment.  

• Employees are regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  

• Employees are frequently required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Galvion provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Galvion complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.