Shipping & Receiving Coordinator

We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands.

Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.

Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us.

Shipping & Receiving Coordinator

Department: Production - Lakeshore

Location: Norton Shores, MI

Type: Full Time

Summary:

Assists in controlling all shipping and receiving activities to ensure products are inbounded, shipped, moved and stored accurately within the ERP system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs outbound functions in database and confirms invoice accuracy by following procedures
• Work closely with customer service departments. Liaison on any inquiries, having the ability to answer calls or emails.
• Track and handle orders in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively to the inventory team regarding inventory inquiries that may result in lot verifications, damages as well as missing products that may hinder shipments
• Ensure timely delivery of products by following up with carriers based on given transit times to the customer’s final destinations
• Review documents to ensure accuracy and communicate discrepancies to the appropriate team in a timely manner and generate labels per customer requirements.
• Cycle Counts material in various warehouses and locations for accuracy, posts totals to inventory records, and resolves discrepancies
• Assist in preparation of warehouse for the year-end physical inventory
• Performs inbound receiving functions in database and confirms receipt accuracy by following procedures for marking and tagging pallets before inbound stock is put away and processes are carried out.
• Work closely with purchasing department. Liaison on any inquires, having the ability to answer calls, track/handle orders in a timely manner.
• Assists in the management of the Quarantine area inventory by working with Product Managers and QA departments
• Perform upkeep on Receiving, RMA’s and RTV’s files that are consistent with company guidelines in correlation to audit verifications.
• Process customer and vendor returns including working with QA, Customer Service, and Product Management departments.
• Scheduling carriers to pick up or deliver
• Upkeep of warehouse appointment calendar
• Other duties as deemed necessary

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least two years related experience required

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attentions to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Familiarity or general aptitude for ERP systems is preferred

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Work environment is normally in an office setting. Must be able to make frequent rounds in a warehouse environment
• Ability to view a computer screen and type for extended hours
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand for an extended periods of time
• Must be able to wear any required PPE such as scrubs, hair net, lab coat, and facemask
• Ability to work in a packaging area with a moderate powder substance in the air with or without a respirator
• Ability to work above shoulders
• Other physical requirements include frequent squatting, bending, twisting, and bi-lateral wrist movement
• Ability to work around a variety of different smells and aromas
• Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.

All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense and food quality. (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA and BRC).

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive Pay – $20/hr.

Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid STD and LTD
• HSA and FSA
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• PTO
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth with employer match
• Eight Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
• Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
• Personal growth including training and development opportunities