Transportation Specialist - 2nd Shift

Company: Alene Candles
Location: New Albany
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Position SummaryAlene Candles LLC & Midwest is a private label, contract manufacturer that produces high-quality candles for some of the world's most recognized retail, boutique, and cosmetic brands. With our headquarters in New Hampshire and locations in Ohio and New York, we've been in business for over 25 years. We are passionate about making the best products in the world, making safety our number one priority, and being an insanely great place to work.We are seeking Wick Operators for Transportation Specialist for 2nd shift.The Transportation Specialist creates, coordinates and completes shipments of goods between the company and vendor or customers. This position will manage shipments and the transport of goods.Job Functions (of This Position)* Main point of contact for shipping* Verifies freight loads against Purchase Orders and Sale Orders* Schedules and tracks outbound freight* Calls and schedules carriers daily * Ensures all carriers meet tolerances and specification requirements* Maintains accurate and up to date profiles on vendor routing guides * Inventory and record all diversified orders for all shipments* Post shipments to MRP system* Coordinate shipments to ensure on-time deliveries of goods to customers* Critical, time sensitive decision makingRequirementsRequired Qualifications * 2-4 years' experience in a logistics environment* Excellent follow through Preferred Qualifications* Excellent Communicate Skills * Detail Oriented * Strong Customer Service Skills* Problem solving ability * Ability to work in a fast paced environment* APICS* Experience with seasonal business* Ability to work well under pressurePhysical Demands & Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or touch; reach, talk, hear and smell. The employee may be required to, kneel, crouch, sit, climb or balance. The employee may lift and/or move up to more than 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee may be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, and aromas. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderateReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the physical demands and work environment.BenefitsTemporary PositionAlene Candles provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Should you require assistance completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact recruitment@alene.com or call 614-933-4005 and ask to speak to Human Resources. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in a reasonable amount of time.

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