Shipping Coordinator

About us

A-America, Inc. is a leading supplier of residential wood furniture, servicing retailers across the US and Canada since the early 1970's. Our corporate office and West Coast Distribution Center are in Auburn/Algona, WA. We are dedicated to providing high-quality products and exceptional customer service, and we value our team's commitment to excellence.

Benefits

· Employer paid employee medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, AD&D, and Employee Assistance Plan

· Optional life and critical care insurance

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· 401K with 3% employer contribution and profit sharing

· Paid time off (two weeks' vacation per year for 1st 5 years, then three weeks, sick and 9 holidays)

· Employee purchase plan at discounted pricing

· Dog friendly office environment

Responsibilities

· Indicate loads that have been picked up on the "Big Board".

· Enter any pro numbers into BOL notes.

· Run BOL freight analysis and check off "Big Board".

· Ship and confirm orders.

· Print and process FedEx shipments Fed Ex software.

· Track shipments after being picked up to get an accurate idea of transit times.

· Assist in searching for additional freight carriers.

· Print and match BOLs.

· Print out next day's loads.

· Get quotes for LTL loads and prepaid shipments.

· Print out loads and place them in the rack for warehouse to process.

· Set up special loads and get quotes as requested.

· Arrange loads for the market and schedule trucks.

· Research loads or billing questions as requested.

· Assists Customer Service in getting answers to customer questions pertaining to West Coast orders.

· File claims and add to claims log.

· Approve West Coast freight invoices as needed.

· Assist with freight analysis.

· Cross-train with Shipping Coordinator – East Coast.

· Completes Shipping Coordinator – East Coast tasks when the Shipping Coordinator – East Coast is absent.

· Maintain high shipping standards at A-America and update West Coast Shipping SOP as needed.

Requirements

· Working knowledge of shipping and receiving processes.

· Intermediate to advanced level computer skills, including ERP system, MS Excel, Word and Outlook.

· Excellent written and verbal communication.

· Accuracy and attention to detail.

· Strong administrative and organizational skills required with the ability to work independently handle multiple tasks and deliverables.

· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

· Ability to stand all day and maneuver throughout the warehouse.

· Flexible and adaptable to change as the business grows and develops.

· High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.

Please email cover letter and resume. Visit for information on the company.

Join our team and have a meaningful impact in the world of residential wood furniture

Pay: $ $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person