Shipping/outbound Freight Coordinator - New Berlin, United States - Fortress Nutrition, LLC

Fortress Nutrition, LLC

Verified Company

New Berlin, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Are you looking to join a rapidly growing company and develop your career?

At Fortress Nutrition, we are a contract manufacturer of powdered nutritional supplements and readytodrink (RTD) beverages in a can. We manufacture from start to finish popular brands of protein powders, greens, and other nutritional supplements widely used by consumers across the nation. We also produce some of the most popular beverages hitting the market_

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We are seeking hardworking individuals who want to be productive members of a team, sharing passion and pride for producing high quality, safe, delicious and nutritious products that go straight to the store shelves._

What Your Compensation Package Will Look Like:

$22.00-$24.00+ per hour (based on experience)

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$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS:

Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
Paid Holidays
401(k) Plan with GREAT Company Match

Affordable Insurance

Medical, Dental & Vision
Company Paid Short

- and Long-Term Disability and Life & AD&D Insurance
- $1,000 Referral Bonuses - _uncapped_
- _AND_ more

What Your Schedule Will Look Like:

Standard Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday

Job Summary:

The Shipping/Outbound Freight Coordinator is responsible for executing the scheduling, shipping and tracking of truck orders for multiple clients, working closely with the Warehouse Team to ensure orders ship in accordance with client and retailer expectations.

This role supports cross-functional teams in the area of Supply Chain, QA/QC document requests, Account Management invoice reconciliations, logistics projects, and additional essential administrative tasks as directed.

What You'll Do:

Communicate daily with transportation companies and clients to route shipments via numerous systems
Schedule and route LTL & TL shipments based on customer and retailer requirements
Prepare documents for LTL & TL shipments (e.g., BOLs, commercial invoices, etc.)
Provide daily shipment reports to the Operations Manager and Account Management team
Review and understand retailer routing guides to ensure all shipment requirements are met
Manifest, send ASNs, and record required data points for all outbound truck orders
Develop and maintain an organizational system for order and shipping paperwork
Partner with internal teams to problem solve and reduce inefficiencies in daily operations
Proactively identify and help implement enhancements to transportation management processes to support a positive customer experience
Complete special projects as assigned by the Warehouse Operations Supervisor, Operations Manager or Director of Operation
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership

What We're Looking For:

HS Diploma or GED equivalent required
1+ year of previous experience in Supply Chain/Logistics, including transportation and shipping operations required
Previous Warehouse/3PL experience strongly desired
Ability to use systems and technology to multitask, manage time, and create efficiencies
Proficient with computers/computer programs, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Demonstrated sense of urgency to handle situations with priority
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Previous experience working in food/beverage, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical manufacturing is desired
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
Must be able to work in a dusty environment with exposure to food allergens (ex. dairy, soy, etc.)
Flexibility to work overtime as needed is required

_Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer._
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