Shipping Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Shipping Planner

Bradford Company is a fifth-generation, family-owned business that has manufactured packaging products and material handling systems since 1924; we provide expertise and high-quality solutions to some of the largest companies in the world.

In this dynamic position, you'll be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the shipment of products to customers, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery. This role involves planning and scheduling shipments, managing relationships with carriers, and ensuring compliance with shipping regulations. You’ll work closely with other departments to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Shift: 1st

Responsibilities:

• Compare information and counts and weigh/measure items for outgoing shipments. Verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Responsible for small package shipments by examining outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications.
• Review shipping report daily. Maintain an open line of communication with both Customer Support and Production Coordinators to ensure the timely receipt and shipment of customer orders.
• Provide scheduling for less than truckload and truckload shipments. Maintain a current database of freight carriers that includes contact names, primary service area, and scheduling pick-up and deliveries.
• Responsible for the safe loading and unloading of trucks.
• Coordinate shipment schedule with all internal sites and other companies (loading, inventory, and all relevant paperwork) and maintain an open line of communication with those companies and customer service.
• Plan best use of storage, shipping, and warehouse areas. Perform raw material physical inventories and finished goods inventory.
• Operate a forklift truck, hand truck, stencil, stamp, calculator, stretch wrapper, banding tool, and scale.
• Complete Bills of Lading for shipments, to include the creation and processing of Bradford Company packing slips.
• Understand and apply Company certified quality standards, as dictated by customer and market requirements (i.e. ISO, etc.).

Requirements:

• Ability to communicate, read, and write in English.
• Valid driver’s license and Forklift Certification.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. (regularly) and 50 lbs. (occasionally).

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 2–3 years of relevant experience and/or training in Shipping/Receiving or Logistics
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered
• High attention to detail and strong reliability
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to optimize processes and workflows
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and 5S workplace organization standards is preferred

Benefits:

• Health benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday pay
• Company 401(k) match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Climate controlled facility
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life & AD&D insurance