Traffic Coordinator presso American Gypsum

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary responsibilities of the Traffic Coordinator are to:

• Be sure safety and quality are always part of the daily operation, to provide a safe workplace and to load product with the and highest quality product possible.
• Ensure the proper product and piece count is loaded on the truck.
• Oversee all loaders working on crew, including the safety, training and supervision.
• Be able to navigate and understand the production reporting software.
• Ensure accurate daily inventory count and prior day’s shipment reconciliation.
• Ensure effective and efficient flow of incoming and outgoing commodities and the documentation for all transactions.
• Effectively communicate operational information to other departments, plants, and the corporate staff in a complete and professional manner.
• Investigate and implement solutions to any departmental issues that may arise.

POSITION PROFILE:

To be successful in the position, a candidate would have (but not be limited to) certain skills and abilities to:

• Strong Computer Skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Specifically Excel & Outlook
• Ability to work 50-60 hours per week as needed (Including Saturdays)
• Organize personnel to perform specific tasks.
• Follow up on personnel to ensure their productivity.
• Multi-task in a warehouse and office environment.
• Perform loading related physical demands as needed.
• Use good communication skills.
• Use good organization skills.
• Working closely alongside others in a team environment.
• Follow procedures and react to conditions outside of set guidelines.
• Use a calculator to plot loads by weight.
• Proficiently read a tape measure.
• Perform frequent visual inspections of product.
• Be flexible to take on additional duties as needed.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

SAFETY

The Traffic Coordinator is responsible for his/her personal safety as well as the loaders they supervise.  Safety is the number one consideration in all daily activities.

• Participate in all required safety training and meetings in compliance with meeting all American Gypsum and OSHA safety requirements.
• Know all safety procedures, rules and ensure enforcement.
• Report all accidents both injury and non-injury immediately. See that proper documentation is complete.
• Properly train new operators on safety procedures.
• Ensure that housekeeping is being maintained.
• Ensure the use of all required PPE.
• Continuously look for ways to improve safety.
• Identify weaknesses in the crew and work to eliminate them.
• Ensure mobile equipment checklists are done at the beginning of each shift.
• Prepare and present weekly crew safety huddles.
• Set an example for all Loading personnel.
• Ensure propane bottles are filled on a daily basis following safe refilling procedures.

 QUALITY

• Adhere to all quality-related procedures.
• Complete cull forms accurately and completely.
• Place culled board in proper location.
• Know product location in the warehouse.
• Know how to properly stack board.
• Ensure all loaders are following quality related procedures.

OPERATIONS

Operations – Trucks:

• Plot load as directed on paperwork.
• Inspect trailer for missing planks, snow or ice on deck.
• Consult with truck driver for length of trailer and load placement on trailer.
• Ensure jack stand is under empty trailer.
• Load trailers.
• Inspect load for accuracy and damage when loading is complete.
• Sign off on paperwork and return paperwork to driver.
• Return any units that may have been set aside back to the proper location.
• Pickup any dunnage that may be on floor.                                                                                                                                                            

Operations – Rails:

• Know the proper safety procedures in the shrink-wrap area.
• Know how to use fall protection.
• Have knowledge of prep work. i.e. nailing slueters, cutting banding.
• Other assignments as directed by supervision.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Must be flexible with job duties; may be required to fill in on other jobs or in other departments when the business or organization is short-handed.
• Other duties as assigned

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

• 15,000 lb, 10,000 lb and 5,000 lb forklift.
• Sweeper scrubber floor machine.
• Mobile railcar mover.
• Propane shrink wrap gun.
• Air bander.
• Air nailer.
• Broom and shovel.
• Utility knife.
• Tape measure.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Logistical, warehouse, and inventory management experience (Preferred).
• Forklift experience.
• Knowledge of basic loading office operations.  
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

TECHNICAL/CLERICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong computer skills, including MS Office suite (Required).
• Must be able to read information on Bill of Lading.
• Must be able to use a calculator for basic math functions.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Strong understanding of basic computer operations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to climb on and off forklift frequently.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to work 50-60 hours per week as needed.  (Including Saturdays)

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS:

• Well-lighted.
• Loading office is climate controlled.
• The plant floor is not climate controlled.
• Attention level requirements are high; working around forklifts in high traffic areas.

• Slippery floor conditions may exist in inclement weather.