Traffic Coordinator- Aramid
Plascore, Zeeland, MI, United States
Traffic Coordinator- Aramid
The Traffic Coordinator will ship and route outbound freight to assure prompt delivery as required by customer's schedule. Must be familiar with all modes of transportation and monitor carrier performance. Process loss or damage claims, keep accurate and complete records to expedite and trace freight movement.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate outbound freight, Domestic and International, to ensure prompt and undamaged delivery.
Determine the appropriate mode of transportation; get quote price and monitor carrier performance.
Responsible for coordinating the transportation plan for inter-company deliveries and vendor pick-ups, utilizing company assets.
Monitor cargo value to freight cost, per shipment.
Compare transportation routes and frequency of shipment destinations in order to achieve lane optimization.
Gain a working knowledge of International Trade (including Free Trade Agreements, Exporting/Importing Standards) and Domestic D.O.T. regulation.
Process all documentation as related to export, interface with brokers, customers, and freight forwarders, etc.
Monitor and trace freight shipments for customers, domestic and international.
Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation regulations.
Compile weekly reports.
Process freight claims for freight damaged in transit.
Communicate with production supervisors and customer service on shipping methods, product ship dates and transit times.
Participate in improving our product, processes, equipment, and methods.
Handle internal and external questions in a prompt, professional manner.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
Continually look for ways to improve job efficiency and performance.
Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
At least one year of progressively more responsible experience
A professional level of knowledge in a specialized field equivalent to that ordinarily acquired by completing a four-year baccalaureate program.
Additional Requirements :
Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).
Plascore Benefits:
Bonus Programs
$1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
Quarterly Bonus- based on business unit metrics
Health Benefits
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts
Free high-deductible health plan for employee only coverage.
New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one!
Company provided short-term and long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program- including legal & professional counseling services
Paid Time Off
Paid and unpaid vacation totaling 6 weeks (years of service determines paid portion)
8-week paid sabbatical for every 10 years of service
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(K) & Roth 401(K)
50% match up to 6% for all participating employees.
Educational Support
Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs
Dependent scholarship to cover up to 100% of tuition cost for child dependents
Use of training grants like GoingPro to allow for professional development
Childcare
Flex Spending Account for childcare
Tri-Share childcare program (2/3 of childcare costs covered)
Company Events
Annual company picnic
Annual golf outing
Annual holiday party
Other Perks
White-Caps baseball ticket raffles
Discounts available at: MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, RX Optical
Clean work environment
Smooth pace of work
Family owned and operated.
Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base.
Bi-Weekly Pay
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Plascore to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@plascore.com.
Plascore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.
The Traffic Coordinator will ship and route outbound freight to assure prompt delivery as required by customer's schedule. Must be familiar with all modes of transportation and monitor carrier performance. Process loss or damage claims, keep accurate and complete records to expedite and trace freight movement.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate outbound freight, Domestic and International, to ensure prompt and undamaged delivery.
Determine the appropriate mode of transportation; get quote price and monitor carrier performance.
Responsible for coordinating the transportation plan for inter-company deliveries and vendor pick-ups, utilizing company assets.
Monitor cargo value to freight cost, per shipment.
Compare transportation routes and frequency of shipment destinations in order to achieve lane optimization.
Gain a working knowledge of International Trade (including Free Trade Agreements, Exporting/Importing Standards) and Domestic D.O.T. regulation.
Process all documentation as related to export, interface with brokers, customers, and freight forwarders, etc.
Monitor and trace freight shipments for customers, domestic and international.
Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation regulations.
Compile weekly reports.
Process freight claims for freight damaged in transit.
Communicate with production supervisors and customer service on shipping methods, product ship dates and transit times.
Participate in improving our product, processes, equipment, and methods.
Handle internal and external questions in a prompt, professional manner.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
Continually look for ways to improve job efficiency and performance.
Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
At least one year of progressively more responsible experience
A professional level of knowledge in a specialized field equivalent to that ordinarily acquired by completing a four-year baccalaureate program.
Additional Requirements :
Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).
Plascore Benefits:
Bonus Programs
$1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
Quarterly Bonus- based on business unit metrics
Health Benefits
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts
Free high-deductible health plan for employee only coverage.
New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one!
Company provided short-term and long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program- including legal & professional counseling services
Paid Time Off
Paid and unpaid vacation totaling 6 weeks (years of service determines paid portion)
8-week paid sabbatical for every 10 years of service
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(K) & Roth 401(K)
50% match up to 6% for all participating employees.
Educational Support
Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs
Dependent scholarship to cover up to 100% of tuition cost for child dependents
Use of training grants like GoingPro to allow for professional development
Childcare
Flex Spending Account for childcare
Tri-Share childcare program (2/3 of childcare costs covered)
Company Events
Annual company picnic
Annual golf outing
Annual holiday party
Other Perks
White-Caps baseball ticket raffles
Discounts available at: MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, RX Optical
Clean work environment
Smooth pace of work
Family owned and operated.
Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base.
Bi-Weekly Pay
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Plascore to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@plascore.com.
Plascore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.