Shipping Coordinator

Greif • Alsip, IL

22h • $23 - $39

About The Position

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders. Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer , Sustainable Fiber , Durable Metal , and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. OUR VISION: Being the customer service company in the world. OUR PURPOSE: Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. Job Summary: Under moderate supervision, facilitates communication between production, sales and distribution stages. Assists Logistics team with account management, including performing and auditing invoicing. Problems faced are typically of a routine nature.

Requirements

• Typically possesses a high school diploma and up to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work Tues-Thurs from 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Good customer service skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, good attention to detail, and the ability to effectively balance multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Basic knowledge of accounting practices.
• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments.
• Assists in daily logistic account activities as well as in the auditing of invoices and set up of accounts for payment.
• Maintains inventory and coordinates freight shipments and document preparation.
• Reviews purchase orders and shipping documents to ensure accuracy.
• Tracks and troubleshoots shipping errors.
• Performs physical inventories and cycles counts, and orders materials and supplies as needed.
• Reconciles inventory discrepancies and updates the inventory system when necessary.
• May assist with identifying improvement opportunities across the site, including in the inventory and counting processes.
• May perform accounting support activities.
• May assist with transportation scheduling and warehouse operations.
• Incorporates and ensures safety observances are met, including use of all PPE by colleagues, ensuring guards and safety features are working, and promoting good daily safety practices and habits, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED