Logistics Clerk - Norwood, United States - Phoenix Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
1 month ago
Description
Job Title:
Logistics Clerk
Reports To:
Warehouse Supervisor
FSLA Status:
Exempt
General Summary
The Logistics Clerk, under the supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor, must
adhere to import/export transportation and traffic management principles and
policies and special handling or movement requirements associated with freight or
other transportation operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of
work that may be performed.
Execute shipments, including LCL and FCL ocean freight shipments, complying with proper incoterms.
Follow up with truckers, terminal and agents to ensure on-time shipments.
Monitor and provide shipment-tracking information and reports as well as
ensure on time delivery.
Create export paperwork for international shipments.
Tracking of sea & air shipments.
Customs clearance formalities (customs clearance and delivery planning,
issuance and sending of needed documentation).
Archives (filing, customs documents).
Data Entry (fees, dates)
Send documents and tracking information to customers once orders have
shipped (export and domestic).
Follow up on the status of the original shipping documents with the supplier's
for import shipments.
Traffic Director may assign additional duties as needed on a daily basis.
Ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, environment, GMP rules,
regulations and policies
Import/Exporting Distribution Lists and setting up trucking (Full Loads/LTL)
Import/Export Spreadsheets
Import/Export Documents
Preparing Shipping Documents
Maintaining Shipping Records
Assist Loaders by helping find product
Authorize truck drivers to enter the facility
Perform clerical duties as assigned by the Warehouse Manager
Supporting Warehouse Operations (Receiving, Forklift, Receiving Inspection)
Education, Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
High School diploma or equivalent. 2-3 of relevant experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in logistics flows and related documents, or any
other relevant experience in an administrative role.
Must have good command of the English language, both written and spoken
Proficient (or ability to become proficient) use of Word/Excel and various
inventory systems.
Experience with UPS/FedEx online software is desirable
Must be able to read and interpret work orders and use simple math
Planning & Organizational skills.
Result-driven & detailed oriented.
Multitask & problem solver
Working Environment
Typical office and manufacturing environment.
Support of multiple locations within New Jersey and Maryland.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a general office environment where the noise level is usually moderate.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Climbing and bending during walkthroughs of the plantSome prolonged sitting and bending from office work.
Normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports.
Some exposure to moving parts and machines, chemicals, and slippery environments.
Working under stressful conditions or occasionally working irregular hours
Some exposures to extreme temperatures
Some donning of personal protective equipment
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Heavy operating use of computer, fax machines, scanners etc.
Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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