Company Overview:

DESTACO, a Stabilus Company, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance automation, workholding, and remote handling solutions.  The company serves customers in a variety of end-markets, including the automotive, life sciences, consumer goods, packaging, aerospace, and nuclear sectors. 

Built on a legacy of over 100 years, DESTACO offers a comprehensive portfolio of products to engineer precise movement, placement and control solutions that drive productivity and uptime for manufacturers around the world.  The DESTACO family of products consists of industry-leading brands such as DESTACO Manual and Power Clamps, Camco and Ferguson Indexers, Robohand Grippers and CRL Manipulators and Transfer Ports. 

DESTACO is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and operates globally through ~700 employees across 11 locations.

With nearly 90 years of demonstrated expertise, The Stabilus Group is one of the world's leading providers of motion control solutions for customers across a broad spectrum of industries.

Stabilus, approaching 1.5B EUR in revenue, is headquartered in Koblenz, Germany and employs more than 7,000 team members across 34 locations in 18 countries.

Stabilus SE is listed in the Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and included in the MDAX index. www.stabilus.com

Central Research Laboratories (CRL), the Remote Handling business within DESTACO is a key P&L serving the Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, radio-pharmaceutical and bio-containment) and Nuclear market segments. Our products are recognized in the marketplace under the CRL brand.

Position Summary:

The Shipping Coordinator is responsible for shipment of products. This position is responsible for outbound freight and air shipments to include international shipping as well. This position requires a strong focus on administrative duties/responsibilities to include record organization and retention. The shipping coordinator demands a robust customer service mindset with a high level of multitasking skills. This position reports to the Materials Manager.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensures that all responsibilities and functions performed are in accordance with company policy, procedures, and meet required quality standards.
• Gathers, verifies, and packs items for shipment according to specifications and transportation methods used.
• Configures, packages, and labels orders to minimize potential for damage during transit to the customer site.
• Reviews future customer orders to manage workload and ensure commitments to customers are met.
• Responsible for accurately performing inventory transactions.
• Self-sufficient in routine assigned tasks and capable of independent follow-up related to these tasks.
• Operates material handling equipment as required to move parts, fixtures and materials.
• Must be able to obtain power industrial truck certification
• Ensures on-time delivery of product.
• Problem solves for customers and suppliers about shipping routes, delayed items, and rush orders
• Keeps organized shipping records, including statements of origin, shipping costs, products shipped, and receipt dates
• Performs administrative duties like answering phones, updating records, and providing excellent customer service
• Troubleshoots shipping issues and customer issues that pop up regularly; works to solve these administrative or organizational issues to ensure commitments to our customer are met.
• Develops knowledge about domestic and international shipping regulations and practices
• Oversee the transfer, tracking, and coordination of materials between on-site and offsite warehouse locations.
• Capable of following operating procedures to achieve productivity targets.
• Utilizes basic math and problem-solving abilities.
• Reports all non-conformances to appropriate levels.
• Conducts safety inspections of equipment operated (i.e. hi-lo, lift truck, etc.)
• Advises manager of conduct that may violate rules, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Safety – Understands safe operation of equipment, tools and PPE. Recognizes potential for dangerous situations; uses safe work practices. Utilizes behavior-based safety methods to sustain a safe working environment.
• Communication – Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Listens to understand input, feedback and concerns. Provides complete information in an open, honest and straightforward manner. Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.
• Accountability – Accepts responsibility regarding projects/programs/duties as outlined in this job description. Advises manager of concerns, problems and progress of work in a timely manner.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with MS Word and MS Excel
• Experience with LTL, Air & Ocean Shipments both domestic and international
• Minimum 1 year experience with powered industrial vehicles
• Must be able to work well in a team environment and display a sense of urgency in serving the customer
• Oracle experience preferred

Education and Certification Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent education or experience

Physical Requirements: (To be met with or without accommodations)

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Stand 10 hours a day
• Good manual dexterity
• Eye hand coordination and attention to detail
• Ability to bend, twist and turn.