Birmingham Fastener, Inc. · 18 hours ago
Expeditor
Katy, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelBirmingham Fastener, Inc. is looking for an Expeditor to serve as a coordinator between the sales department, production team, and shipping team. The role involves ensuring the timely and accurate completion of customer orders, while also maintaining a safe working environment and managing communication regarding order statuses.
Building MaterialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Ensure that all employees observe and maintain a safe working environment
Review, organize and distribute job tags to production
Update Shipping Department order list as new orders come in and keep orders updated as they are processed
Schedule trucks to pick up orders when completed
Communicate with jobsites when direct shipments are needed to ensure they can receive delivery on a certain date
Upload pictures of complete orders that have been checked for accuracy
Assist with Shipping Log as needed
Communicate and manage expedited order requests or tightened lead times with production team
Notify Sales Representatives of any order issues, updated projected ship dates, missed ship dates, etc. for communication with customers. Address customer inquiries related to order status or ship dates
Perform random thread inspections at times to verify conformance
Assist with ordering department supplies as needed
Assist with paperwork for production employees to make sure they are working on the correct jobs
Learn production positions and functions to help if needed
Willing and able to perform additional functions/duties as asked by the department Supervisor and/or Manager
At times be responsible for inventory counts of hardware, organizing and communicating with Supervisor and/or Manager to order as needed
Qualification
Required
HS Diploma/GED
Ability to maintain positive relations within all levels of the organization
Ability to communicate, present facts and provide recommendations effectively in oral and written form
Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, adapt to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of service and response
Ability to work effectively with or without direct supervision, independently or in a team environment
Continuously focus on process improvement and proactively anticipate needs and present solutions
Ability to maintain professionalism while under pressure and in the face of adversity and work under critical deadlines and heavy workloads to support the company's critical functions
Must have a solid working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook applications
This is a physically active role including walking long distances (over uneven surfaces) to/within our production facility, lifting 50lbs or more, and standing for prolonged periods
Position also requires bending, stooping, squatting, or standing, as necessary
Cognitive abilities required include deductive reasoning, information ordering, oral comprehension, oral expression, problem sensitivity, written comprehension, and written expression
This job operates in a manufacturing plant setting
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, heavy machinery, and vibration
The noise level in the work environment can at times be loud; the use of hearing protection is required
This is a full-time position. Mandatory weekend and overtime hours are required on a recurring basis
Company
Birmingham Fastener, Inc.
Birmingham Fastener is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fasteners for structural steel fabrication, metal building manufacturers, transportation, water works and utilities, original equipment manufacturers, construction, MRO and more.
Founded in 1980
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brad Tinney
Chief Executive Officer
Brittany Pelfrey Williams
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
Recent News
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