Logistics Assistant

Location: Hanover,Pennsylvania,United States

Yazoo Mills, Inc., one of the nation’s leading, privately owned manufacturers of high-quality paper tubes and cores, servicing a wide scope of industries nationwide, such as converting, labeling, printing, packaging, flexible packaging, ropes and twines, medical supplies, tapes, graphic arts, and more. We are a family-owned business and our teammates are our family. We foster a company culture that inspires our employees to be innovative thinkers, problem solvers, community- minded, and results driven.

Are you looking for a new career with a stable company who has been in business for over 120 years? Yazoo Mills is hiring a Logistics Assistant to join our well-established and growing company in Hanover, PA on first shift in our upcoming Hanover facility.

We offer:

• Competitive Wages.
• Comprehensive Benefits that include Health, Dental, 401(k), Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, 8 paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and more.
• Celebration of milestones and successes along with an occasional pop-up surprise to let our employees know we appreciate all of their hard work and dedication.
• Career Development by promoting from within and on-the-job training

Summary/Objective: The Logistics Assistant is responsible for ensuring the on-time delivery of product by preparing appropriate shipping documents and labels, applying accurate freight rates, and arranging transportation.  

Essential Functions:

• Prepare pack slips, BOLs, and commercial/international invoices
• Contact carrier representatives to arrange shipping and delivery of products. 
• Determine shipping rates using carrier websites and charts
• Contact customer to communicate weight, # of pkgs, and space needed so customer can determine shipping method
• Communicate effectively with customers and other departments regarding shipments
• Supply customer requested tracking information and documentation like QA sheets
• Process FedEx/UPS ground shipments
• Be flexible to support the shipping department when and where needed.
• Understand regulations and requirements for international shipping

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