Ship Coordinator LKV

At Collins, we are committed to building a better world. As a family-owned company founded in 1855, this begins with our commitment to land and resource stewardship on our 370 thousand acres of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forest lands. With operations in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, we manufacture softwood and hardwood lumber, particleboard, and hardboard siding.

Position Summary:

The Shipping Coordinator organizes all shipments of sold lumber with the assistance of the sales team.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards.
• Apply knowledge of grade names, types, and sizes of lumber.
• Check orders against inventory, recognize inventory discrepancies, and work with the Dry End Supervisor and the Operations Manager to resolve issues.
  
  
  
  • Coordinate the shipment and delivery of sold lumber.
  • Schedule pick up times with trucking services.
  • Order appropriate number of railcars to maintain consistent rail shipments.
  • Create Bills of Lading for railcars and truck shipments.
  • Create diagraming for railcar orders.
  • Ensure all sales orders are ready.
  • Reconcile orders, shipments, and inventory using company inventory management system.
  
  
  
  
• Ensure effective communication with sales team, brokers, customers, dispatchers, the rail short line, and truck drivers.
• Perform startup and shutdown equipment inspections.
• Clean and maintain working area and equipment.
• Load all shipments for safe transportation at legal weights and with the proper placements of units.
• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
• On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.

Position Requirements: Must meet position requirements to be considered a candidate for this position.

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Knowledge of grade names, types, and sizes of lumber.
• Basic computer skills.
• Previous inventory management software knowledge preferred.
• Must be able to drive a forklift.
• Preference given to those with previous shipping experience.
• Ability to communicate with management, staff, outside contractors, and customers.
• Ability to follow all company, state and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screening.

Environmental Conditions:

May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and extreme temperatures and weather conditions.

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

Individuals must be willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Positions may require additional PPE at specific times. Examples of PPE which may be required include high visibility garments, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, foot protection, and a face shield.

$27.09 per hour