Vaagen Brothers Lumber Co Inc Hiring for Shipping Coordinator – Usk Job at Usk, WA Full Time

Shipping Coordinator – Usk
Vaagen Bros. Lumber Inc. is a family-owned wood products manufacturer that has operated in northeastern Washington for over 65 years. We heavily believe in continuous improvement and respect for people and are currently in a Lean transformation. We operate sawmills in Colville and Usk, WA and Midway BC. Vaagen Bros. currently employs over 300 employees.
This position is responsible for logistic activity including yard management, and coordination of shipping activities, log deliveries, and byproduct shipments. A successful candidate will be able to elevate company practices, achieve logistic goals, and solve logistic problems.
JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Planning and managing logistics, transportation, and customer service
• Yard layout and organization for best possible results
• Work directly with trucking companies
• Keep track of quality, quantity, inventory levels, delivery times, loading times, transport costs, and efficiency
• Assisting truck drivers to ensure a smooth flow of trucks through the site
• General office duties such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence
• Managing scale tickets and matching them for reconciling
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Contract entry for scale ticket issuance with LIMZ and WeighWiz
• Attend sawmill, log yard, and maintenance daily huddles and use information to assist in supporting their needs
• Provide updates for Supervisor Operational Meetings
• Certify as a forklift driver and help load trucks, especially those on the scales side of the road
• Perform weekly inventory counts, make necessary adjustments, and send supporting documentation for any work order adjustments made
• Develop strategies that will result in efficiencies and cost savings for the company
• Scan truck tickets, weigh trucks in/out, and completing Bill of Ladings for trucks
• Assist with retail sales from the yard, including byproduct sales entries into LumberTrack
• Ensure tools, supplies, and equipment are in their “home locations” at all times
• Maintain lines of communication with other team members
• Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Communicate and work well with others
• Strong computer skills
• Must have good knowledge of CMMS, Microsoft Suite, and Parts
• Ability to streamline processes and cut waste within area of responsibility
• Lean techniques and experience preferred
• Safe work record, good attendance record
• Must be 18+ years old to work in an industrial sawmill environment
• Must have HS Diploma/GED
• Must be able to continuously stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders safely. The weight required to be lifted each normal workday may occasionally exceed fifty (50) pounds at a time
• Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. However, having a criminal record will not automatically eliminate you from consideration for the job. Records will be considered based on the requirements of RCW 9.96A.020, RCW 43.43, WAC
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and pre-employment physical exam

HOURS/DAYS/SCHEDULE:

• 40+ hours a week:
• Currently overtime is available and paid at double-time, subject to change without notice

• Shift work and/or weekends
• Full time

SALARY/WAGE/BENEFITS:

• Pay: DOE (wage range $21-$32)
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Full benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D insurance, short term disability, long term disability and 401k with match

For more information, please visit our website www.vaagenbros.com or our social media platforms.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 – $32.00 per hour