Shipping Coordinator - Jobs in Amherst, NS

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Shipping Coordinator - (22000001)DescriptionWe invite you to Explore the Potential of being part of something Clearly Essential!At Compass Minerals, we harvest, mine and produce essential minerals that deal with nature’s challenges, including – but not limited to – highway deicing salt for the winter months, water softening salt and plant nutrition that improves the quality and yield of crops. We transform Earth’s resources that ultimately help keep people safe, feed the world and enrich lives, every day.With our company headquarters in Overland Park, KS, Compass Minerals operates 15 production and packaging facilities with more than 2,000 employees throughout the U.S., Canada, Brazil and the U.K. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone’s voice matters. We believe in work that creates value for all stakeholders, encourages collaboration at all levels and focuses on a high-performance environment where employees are challenged to be their best.We are currently seeking a Shipping Coordinator to join our Team at our Amherst site in Amherst, Nova Scotia.The Amherst Plant is located in a fully established community of 10,000, situated on the Nova Scotia/New Brunswick border on the northeast end of the Cumberland Basin, an arm of the Bay of Fundy. Amherst is two hours from Halifax and less than an hour’s drive from Moncton, NB. The plant employs 50 and has an annual capacity of 127,000 tons of food grade and water-softening salt, serving customers throughout the Maritimes, Quebec and the Eastern United States.Summary: The person in this position is primarily responsible for shipping and receiving activities for the plant site. Truck check-in, data input, auditing, spreadsheet management, report generation and documentation are all key activitiesEssential Job Functions: Include but are not limited to the following:(Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities at any time.)

• Checks in arriving trucks and generates pick list, if needed. He will also confirm truck driver identity.
• Inputs pick list data into computer (E1) and generates bill of lading. Review bill of ladings for accuracy.
• Recording production batches into the E1 data base. This would also include accurately filling out manual entry forms
• Fax/Email Certificate of Analysis for railcar, truck and other orders as required
• Audits daily Amherst Plant orders and receipts, process invoices as required
• Administers warehouse transfers
• Participates and accountable for cycle counts and traceability
• Manages return authorization process (issues, tracks, reports)
• Recording mother product production and daily reconciliation of production.
• Servicing sales orders involving duties such as communicating with truck drivers and customers.
• Picking and processing customers’ orders.
• Determine load distribution in bulk trucks and reconciliation of an equipment issues
• Assist in with generating BOL’s for loads
• Assist in generating certificates of analysis for product orders
• Review daily appointment schedules and preparation of orders as available
• Contact customer service and/or logistics to modify/troubleshoot orders when required
• Monitor and be responsible for accurate finished goods inventories including cycle counting, reworked product, rejected product, re-class and write-offs.
• On Call Weekends and overtime as required
• Relieve the operations supervisor when required
• Backfill for Quality Coordinator/Storeroom Receiver as required(during time off or high demand)

QualificationsQualifications: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.Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Some college and/or business training courses preferred.
• 1-3 years demonstrated, similar experience preferred.

Physical Requirements: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Computer Skills:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be very good in PC skills Such as: Microsoft products, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook. JDEdwards systems experience a plus.CompetencyTo perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:Customer Service - Responds promptly to internal and external customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others ideas and tries new things.Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives. Must have exceptional multi-tasking skills – managing schedules, emails, etc. Excellent attention to detail and time management. Ability to adjust pace and schedule to meet deadlines.Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Follows through on commitments. Professionalism and Confidentiality.Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.Language Skills: The abilities listed are representative of the level of competency the incumbent needs in order to effectively perform the essential duties. These specific abilities may or may not be required for this particular position.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Mathematical Skills: The abilities listed are representative of the level of competency the incumbent needs in order to effectively perform the essential duties. These specific abilities may or may not be required for this particular position.Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as incentives, commissions, proportions, percentages, Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.Reasoning Ability: The abilities listed are representative of the level of competency the incumbent needs in order to effectively perform the essential duties. These specific abilities may or may not be required for this particular position.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Compass Minerals is an equal opportunity employer that hires and promotes the best candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, or veteran status.Primary Location: CA-CA-AmherstWork Locations: Amherst, NS CAN 327 Smith Road Amherst B4H 3Y4Job: ProductionOrganization: SaltSchedule: RegularShift: StandardJob Type: Full-time Day JobJob Posting: Jan 4, 2022, 9:08:28 AMQuick Apply

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