Shipping Receiving and Safety Coordinator

Location: Norwalk, CA
Position: Shipping Receiving/Safety coordinator
Shift: 1st shift- 6:30am – 3pm
Wage: $31.93

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

Reporting directly to the Production Manager, the Shipping & Receiving Coordinator manages the efficient, accurate flow of goods in and out of the facility, overseeing inventory, preparing shipments (packing, labeling, documentation) and scheduling carriers. They verify incoming/outgoing orders against records, inspect for damages, and update ERP software to ensure compliance and inventory accuracy. The Shipping & Receiving Coordinator will provide daily tasks and directions to our team of forklift operators. In addition, this individual is a member of the Safety Committee, holding key responsibilities in driving safety compliance and awareness.

The Shipping & Receiving Coordinator must be able to plan and schedule daily activities to support and ensure customer deadlines are met. Upholds, enforces, and embodies Sonoco Safety and Quality Culture. The ideal candidate needs to have a background in manufacturing and a proven record of success working in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency and attention to detail. Must have the ability to work alone and as part of a team. The successful candidate for this position takes pride in his/her hands-on abilities, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail.

What you will be doing:

• Accurately record material counts to be shipped.
• Rectify and/or reconcile differences and inaccuracies that have to do with shipment and deliveries to customers.
• Coordinates daily shipping schedule with customer service and production personnel.  Notifies appropriate personnel if outgoing shipments are delayed.
• Determines best shipping method utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.  Maintain accurate records.
• Properly labels all shipments.
• Maintains incoming and outgoing inventory records.
• Examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages.  
• Responsible for the accuracy of information on packing slips. Notifies appropriate personnel of incoming shipments.
• Routes received materials to respective departments to ensure proper storage.
• Perform inventory adjustments as needed.
• Performs tracking of all finished goods inventory to ensure accuracy.
• Utilize Oracle to review all raw materials and supplies.

Safety Related duties:

• Interface daily with hourly and salaried employees to promote safety programs and accident prevention.
• Responsible for distributing monthly safety audits and tracking to completion.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and safety inspections of the facility.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• We expect you to be Sonoco mission driven.
• Meet all expected requirements, and 3+ years of Manufacturing and/or shipping department experience.
• Ability to multi-task. Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Associate degree or Higher preferred.
• To succeed in this role, you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills using Microsoft office required, demonstrated proficiency with Excel, Word.
• Knowledge of Oracle forecasting, planning, production scheduling and shipping functionality and processes desired.
• Ability to navigate and complete tasks with 100% accuracy in Oracle and Shopfloor.

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.