Shipping Receiving Coordinator - Gibbon, NE

Summary

Under general direction, the Shipping Receiving Coordinator ensures product availability, schedules deliveries, maintains associated inventory records, and assists in the day-to-day coordination of related functions, while meeting regulatory and safety requirements.  

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates product delivery to growers at a T&H operation to maximize resources of staff and to meet customer needs by scheduling and dispatching delivery staff in a manner which economically utilizes physical and human resources. May personally deliver product to customers.   
• Provides service to walk-in customers. Receives telephone orders from customers and Sales Representatives. Prepares product mix instruction sheets, Material Safety Data Sheets, and work orders.   
• Makes product purchase recommendations to Supervisor/Market Manager to ensure adequate inventory to meet sales and delivery needs. Ensures appropriate receipt and recordkeeping of unit inventory. Performs physical inventory counts.   
• Performs miscellaneous duties such as filing and other clerical tasks, calculating product amounts, calibrating equipment, loading trucks, general equipment and plant maintenance, product storage activities, bending and warehouse work, etc.   

Disclaimer - These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.   

Typical Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).  Combination of education, training and/or experience will be considered for this position.  

Skills & Relevant Experience

• Six months to one year of related experience and/or training
• Must be organized and able to use the computer effectively  
• Prior experience in the agriculture industry preferred
• Dispatching/Logistics experience highly preferred
• Forklift certification is a plus
• Inventory experience a plus
• Knowledge of basic farm equipment and operation preferred  
• Chemical and/or fertilizer knowledge 
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Possesses good interpersonal skills  

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s license
• Commercial Class A Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement highly desired, but not required
• Must be able to maintain maintenance records for equipment
• Must be able take on dispatching duties when necessary
• Must be able to lift 50lbs multiple times throughout the day 
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
• Must be willing and able to work Ag Industry hours, which may include overtime and weekends in peak season
• Must have mathematical skills:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
• Must be organized and able to use the computer effectively