Freight Operations Coordinator

Quad Franklin is seeking a Freight Operations Coordinator. Job responsibilities include Effectively monitor and coordinate the flow of product, information, and/or shipments to ensure production and client needs are met. This includes monitoring of schedules and shipments, preparing documentation and labels, investigating shortages/discrepancies, and communicating necessary information to internal and external customers. This is accomplished through use of professional effective communication, organizational skills and use of Powered & Industrial Equipment, mobile and desktop PCs and scanning equipment.

In order of importance

• Accurately monitor and coordinate production schedules and inventory to ensure all product is available when needed for interplant or outbound shipment
• Investigate any over & under consumption and help resolve any production discrepancies and document results
• Communicate with internal departments and external customers (Vendors typically include logistics companies) to coordinate proper documentation needed for all department receipts and shipments
• All other duties as assigned; may include, schedule delivery and shipment appointments, route product to loads, entering order requests for miscellaneous shipments and accurately prepare verifying various departmental documents and material handling.
• Actively participate and follow all Safety and Lean regulations, policies and initiatives.

Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis

Education:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of similar experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Quad Powered Industrial Vehicle Certification (Forklift and Clamp Truck)

• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently without close supervision
• Ability to effectively and professional communicate both verbally and written.
• Proficient knowledge of departmental programs, applications and computer operating systems
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers and all other internal/external contacts to promote teamwork
• Proficient knowledge and ability to use desktop and mobile PCs
• Ability to work Quad assigned work schedule including rotation shifts, day, night, weekends and overtime as needed