Administrative Skills, Automation Systems, Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Fast Food, Identify Issues, Inventory Cycle Counts, J D Edwards, Leadership, Loading/Unloading, Manufacturing, Operational Strategy, Order Processing, Organizational Skills, Reporting Skills, Resolve Customer Issues, Shipping Operations, Shipping/Receiving, Sustainability, Team Building, Time Management, Warehousing
Shipping Office Assistant - Lewiston, ID
Sofidel America, a global leader in tissue product manufacturing for domestic and hygienic use, is committed to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. We are seeking a Shipping Office Assistant to facilitate all inbound and outbound goods shipments.
This position follows a rotating schedule. 4 days on with 4 days off. The 4 days on schedule consist of two day shifts and two night shifts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for maintaining loading schedules; check drivers in and out noting late arrivals.
- Verify product availability. Functionally directs the loading of trucks and product staging with on-shift employees.
- Authorize additions and shortages of products on warehouse transfer shipments.
- Generate shipping reports detailing customer shipments, warehouse transfers and parent roll shipments.
- Handle all incoming calls regarding load availability and carrier appointment times.
- Coordinate all supply loads, warehouse roll load transfers and incoming pulp loads.
- Coordinate communication with carriers and plant personnel to facilitate efficient shipping operations.
- Responsible for completion of all freight bills.
- Responsible for proper distribution of all freight bills.
- Work with the Transportation Coordinators and Customer Service to resolve issues, returns etc.
- Provide data entry into the automation system to stage loads and organize the warehouse.
- Monitor the automation system and coordinate and communicate the troubleshooting efforts.
- Functionally directs automation system in the handling of rejects cases and sample cases.
- Responsible for processing orders and all necessary paperwork, enabling warehouse drivers and LGVs to complete loads.
- Assist Superintendent with office support duties including data entry.
- Assist with inventory cycle counts.
Requirements:
- Associates or Bachelors degree preferred.
- 5 years of operational and/or mechanical experience in a paper mill or converting facility preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
- Experience with JD Edwards or similar maintenance management systems is a plus.
- Fast-paced manufacturing setting with exposure to noise and machinery.
- Requires prolonged standing, walking, and climbing.
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory.
Why Join Sofidel America?
- Competitive compensation with growth opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical benefits package.
- Paid time off (PTO) and vacation time.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Career advancement opportunities in a global industry leader.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Sofidel America is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, abiding by all federal, state, and local employment laws.