Powell Industries

Logistics Coordinator

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PayCompetitive
LocationHouston/Texas
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 5990

      Powell People Solving Tough Problems As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing and field servicing, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we provide a comprehensive salary package, 401K matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment. As a Logistics Coordinator - Shipping Lead you will be performing the following tasks to support outbound domestic and international shipments.

      Essential Responsibilities
      • Direct a group of Shipping Associates to follow shipping schedule and meet departmental and company goals
      • Ensure Safety training and practices are continuously performed for all personnel in the department.
      • Coordinate work schedules for Shipping Department personnel.
      • Make sure that employees have adequate material and tools to complete the assigned tasks.
      • Track, approve and record employees’ labor hours.
      • Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
      • Verify and prepare items for outgoing shipment.
      • Coordinate with customers for delivery requests, appointments, and requirements.
      • Prepare all shipping paperwork/documents.
      • Deliver material from manufacturing area to the shipping by physically moving parts, by hand, forklift and crane securing loads when required.
      • When needed, packaging, marking, and labeling of all material for shipment according to Company procedures and state and federal regulations.
      • When needed, load/unload material on trucks by physically moving parts, by hand, forklift and crane securing loads when required.
      • Contact selected carriers for scheduling pickups.
      • Verify materials loaded against Bill of Lading and Packing List.
      • Obtain appropriate signatures from truck drivers.
      • Verify truck drivers are compliant with company safety procedures.
      • Process necessary Oracle Transactions in the Ship Function.
      • File freight claims, damage, or loss.
      • Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
      • Perform tools inspection (Nail and Staple gun, drills, etc...)
      • Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
      • Additional tasks per supervisor request.

      Minimum Qualifications
      • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma is highly desired
      • Past Shipping/Receiving experience is desirable.
      • Mechanical aptitude; Able to read a mechanical part or assembly drawing.


      Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
      • Good leadership skills
      • Good product knowledge
      • Detail and results oriented, excellent accuracy and commitment to meeting deadlines.
      • Excellent communication skills with ability to solve problems and prevent conflicts Forklift and Crane certifications are required.
      • Saw experience is a plus.
      • Basic knowledge of MS Office products.
      • Able to work in a production/manufacturing environment.
      • Stable and current work history; demonstrating the ability to stay at a job for more than 12 months is desirable.

      More Information
      This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

  • About the company

      Powell Industries, Inc. develops design, manufactures and services custom-engineered equipment and systems for the distribution, control and monitoring of electrical energy designed to distribute, control and monitor the flow of electrical energy, and ...