Coord Freight 1st shift Almondridge DC
Hanes Brands

Overview

This incumbent performs a variety of duties to support shipping department to assure on- time shipments. Creates shipping documentation, bills-of-lading, etc. This position relies heavily upon good organizational and administrative skills. Responsible for routing outgoing freight shipments and transportation needs of the company. This incumbent must work in concert with internal and external customers, such as, the shipping department, casing, scheduling, trucking lines, and customer service. Position requires cross-training in several positions within the Traffic Department.
Process improvement. Cost Reduction.

Responsibilities

• Releases and prioritizes orders for processing.
• Creates shipping documentation including bills of lading.
• Routes shipments through customer website.
• Process shipping reports by entering data into spreadsheets and electronic database.
• Works closely with Logistics providers to assure on-time shipments.
• Filing freight and transportation documentation.
• Responds to inquiries regarding status of shipments.
• Back up for Shipping and Imaging Coordinators.
• Create and distribute shipping schedule and log.
• Coordinates orders and prioritizes shipments.
• Communicate accurate shipment details.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a team environment.
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Some college/Associates Degree preferred
• Read, write, add subtract, multiply and divide - understand implied instructions.
• Excellent attendance is required.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Job related knowledge should include traffic and distribution processes
• Ability to learn and comprehend changing processes of customer requirements is required.
• Must have basic knowledge of US Geography.
• Personal computer skills including, excel, word, e-mail and the internet.
• Must be able to learn WM2006 and ProViss warehouse management systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required
• Must be available to work overtime when needed.
• Good organizational skills and able to handle multiple priorities.
• Must be able to work safely in a distribution environment.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans

Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly:
Telephone: 877.999.5553
Email: HBI_TA@hanes.com