NWH · 18 hours ago
Shipper Expeditor
Byron Center, Michigan, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$23.50/hr - $25.50/hrNorthwest Hardwoods, Inc is located in Byron Center, MI, and they are seeking a Shipper Expeditor to oversee shipping operations. The role involves maintaining safety standards, managing inventory, ensuring timely shipments, and participating in training and corrective action processes.
IndustrialManufacturingWood Processing
Responsibilities
Always maintain the highest standards with respect to safety, leading by example and ensuring team members follow all policies, procedures, practices and regulations
Actively lead and participate in the plant safety program including implementing, and enforcing safety policies, procedures, practices and projects
Ensuring accurate records of inventory, coordinating stock levels, and managing inventory counts
Overseeing the timely and accurate shipment of goods, coordinating with transportation providers, and ensuring compliance with shipping regulations
Inspecting outgoing shipments for accuracy, condition, and quality, and addressing any discrepancies
Maintaining detailed records of shipments, and finished goods inventory levels, and generating reports for management
Analyzes issues and develops solutions. Recommends and implements measures to improve methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
Meets with management to discuss current issues, production goals, and quality control standards, and to obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered
Coordinate maintenance activities with the maintenance team
Communicates company goals and policies to all team members and coaches them towards achievement of the goals
Confers with other team members to discuss progress towards production and quality goals
Participates in investigation and corrective action processes
Assists with training new workers and ensure all members of the team follow company policies and safety regulations
Manage and assist with auditing the quarterly grade out QC process
All other duties as assigned
Ability to stay late as required to continue loading trucks
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certifications in logistics, warehouse management, or a related field is a plus
Proven experience in shipping operations, preferably within the lumber or building materials industry
Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite
Must be able to drive a Hi-Low
Must follow all established safety policies. Must have good safety record and a positive, can-do attitude
Be adaptable, work where needed as required
Willing to ask questions and work closely with Site Manager
Must be able to work any shift -- overtime, weekends, holidays as required and in all conditions
Capable of completing required documentation
Able to work as a team, get along with team members; give and take advice and criticism from other team members
Strong leader with examples of improving performance and cost savings
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public
Ability to take initiative on continuous improvement processes and find creative resolutions by identifying opportunities and boldly offering solutions
Ability to effectively work, communicate, and coordinate activities within all levels of the organization
Excellent planning, organizing, prioritizing, time management and delegation skills
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear
The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
This job may require the following equipment when in the field eye protection, hearing protection, leather/rubber gloves, safety shoes, sleeve protection, safety vest, and a hard hat
Company
NWH
NWH is a manufacturer and producer of coastal hardwood lumber.
Founded in 1967
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nathan Jeppson
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Chris Hannon
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-03-30
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