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Shipping Coordinator

Gordon, Inc.

Bossier City, LA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Health Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Logistics, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Shipments, Sales, Warehousing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Bossier City, LA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Job Summary: The Shipping Coordinator will ship items in the system and, when necessary, assist in the Warehouse.

Responsibilities: 
  • Replaces damaged items and shortages or obtains credit by informing shipper and transporter of damage or shortage; returning damaged items; requesting new items or credit for shortages. 
  • Prepares shipments by assembling, packing, protecting, and labeling containers. 
  • Determines method of shipment by examining items to be shipped, destination, route, rate, and time of shipment. 
  • Ships items by verifying identifying information and quantity and condition of items; loading and protecting items. 
  • Documents items shipped by recording identifying information of items and transport information. 
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. 
  • Generate freight quotes for sales team.
  • Verifies quantities shipped versus quantities on sales orders.
  • Assembles shipping packet to include packing list, bill of lading, and labels to ensure freight arrives at its destination.
  • Performs other clerical duties, as necessary. 
REQUIRED SKILLS & CAPABILITIES: 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills 
  • Customer service skills that display empathy for both internal and external customers 
  • Excellent organizational skills with emphasis and attention to detail 
  • Thorough understanding of Warehouse procedures and policies 
  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects 
  • 2+ years of logistics experience
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 
  • Capable of accessing all areas of the facility 
  • Must be able to access a variety of spaces and shelving units by stretching, squatting, and reaching. 
  • Must be able to work in cold and hot temperatures in the Warehouse. 

About the Company

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Gordon, Inc.

Gordon, Inc., located in Bossier City, LA, is recognized as a leader in the engineering and manufacturing of custom architectural specialty products. For over 50 years, our products have been used to help create commercial, industrial and institutional buildings worldwide. Notable Gordon projects include DFW International Airport, Dallas Cowboys Stadium, 9/11 Memorial Museum, and World Trade Center Tower 1, the Freedom Tower. Gordon specializes in sustainable architectural metal products for interior and exterior applications. Product applications include specialty metal ceilings and wall systems, drywall and plaster trims, column enclosures, and many other architectural specialty products. Systems are designed for commercial, acoustical, educational, cleanroom, data center, healthcare, correctional, industrial, and institutional environments. Gordon, Inc. is an award-winning manufacturer and is widely known throughout the industry as the leader in custom architectural specialties. Company Benefits: Gordon, Inc. is an employee owned company. As an employee of Gordon, Inc., you will be allowed to share in the value and growth of the company and accumulate ownership in the stock of the company, at no cost to you. Gordon, Inc. also offers Health, Dental, Voluntary Term Life insurance and Disability benefits as well as a comprehensive 401k Retirement Plan and paid time off. We are an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please visit our website at www.gordon-inc.com.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Construction
FOUNDED
1964