Transportation Specialist at Millipore Corporation in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Work Location: Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Shift: No
Department: EL-SC-CUTTA NA Transportation East
Recruiter: Michelle Matthews



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Your Role:

• Review orders via SAP for daily/weekly shipments.


• Accurately and efficiently prepare hazardous materials shipping documents both within and outside of SAP. (CFR49, IATA, IMDG regulations)


• Complete required Safety Tasks monthly.


• Complete required training on time for all safety and regulation related topics.


• Create deliveries and build the shipment in SAP.


• Print pick lists and work with operators to pull orders accurately and on time.


• Supply carriers with transportation information as necessary for shipments.


• Work with EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) concepts especially working with Freight Forwarder.


• Perform secondary checks of staged shipments.


• Work with and serve as a back-up for other Logistics Specialists within Customer Fulfillment.


• Work with customer service on sales order data, expedites, and delivery schedules.


• Schedule LTL (Less truckload) freight pickups according to customer delivery term requirements.


• Manage and schedule FTL (Full truckload) and drayage moves with preferred carriers.


• Coordinate inbound loads with Dock Supervisor for coverage scheduling.


• Monitor shared mailbox and react with urgency to any shipping related request or expedite from Customer Service, Material Planner, or any other Supply Chain Partner.


• File and maintain shipping paperwork.


• Run Control reports and maintain operational discipline.


• Comply with OTIF KPI to ensure Late Order Notifications are sent timely and ensure Customer Fulfillment engagement to proactively anticipate and prepare for late orders with customers.

Who You Are:




Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years' experience working in logistics or transportation.


• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good communication and strong organization.


• Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office suite.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination. Apply Now